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Anyone have ridiculous #InternetOfShit examples you're really fond of?

Toasters, coffee machines, or microwaves that don't work without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Vacuum, TV, or toothbrush botnets. Preferably something you have a picture of, from first hand experience.

I teach an #EmbeddedSystems class, and it's good to show examples of what *not* to do, in case they pursue the industry. (Boost for reach appreciated)

#InternetOfThings #IOT

in reply to Maddie

My go-to example is a "smart" mug that keeps the temperature of coffee.

It sounds neat if it worked, but it also sounds like the frivolous kind of idea someone might have from staying up late, drinking too much cold coffee, and trying to think of the next big idea for their company...

Apparently this brand in the image bricked their mugs after an app upgrade. 😬

in reply to Maddie

Oh, I searched "app controlled spoon", expecting not to find anything, and now I think I need to cry