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/

explainxkcd for #3109

  • Aa!@lemmy.worldEnglish
    41·
    27 days ago

    I want my washing machine to notify my phone when a cycle completes… But maybe not quite that much

    • boonhet@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      8·
      27 days ago

      Mine chimes a quaint little song. It’s enough because it can be heard pretty much anywhere in the house unless I’m in the basement. If I’m not home, the notification wouldn’t be particularly useful - I might as well just check when I get home.

      I mean the idea isn’t the absolute worst. I just don’t think it’s a huge QoL improvement either.