xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier

Title text:

It’s important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.

Transcript:

[A store salesman, Hairy, is showing Cueball a dehumidifier, with a “SALE” label on it. Several other unidentified devices, possibly other dehumidifier models, are shown in the store as well.]

Salesman: This dehumidifier model features built-in WiFi for remote updates.
Cueball: Great! That will be really useful if they discover a new kind of water.

Source: https://xkcd.com/3109/

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  • ClydapusGotwald@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    27 days ago

    I need to look into this and see if I can have it send me a text or something when it’s full. Another diy project to add to the list.

    • alekwithak@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      26 days ago

      Hey if your list of projects isn’t insurmountable what are you even doing with your life?

      Most carriers have an email to sms gateway address Usually your number@carrier.com or similar.

    • rumba@lemmy.zipEnglish
      2·
      27 days ago

      This is the around the long way method, but it’ll start you on a crippling hobby to instrument your entire life.

      Raspberry Pi home assistant zigbee USB zigbee water sensor.

      you could stop here at notifications.

      or

      Descend into madness, put a small ac submersible pump into your dehumidifier tray with a smart outlet. When the sensor trips full, have it run the submersible pump for x minutes.