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xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier (lemmynsfw.com)

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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Well it seems I don't know enough about the individual components involved in manufacturing to argue this point, so I'll just drop it and concede. I don't know how much individual components will cost at scale, right now.

But I'll still pay extra for dumb devices. I'll pay even more for old devices that I can service myself.