xkcd

11922 readers

180 users here now

A community for a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

1290

xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier (lemmynsfw.com)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

174 comments fedilink hide all child comments

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

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

we need to add cloud connected cameras! oh and AI detection, that prevents you turning it on even if it's empty, but also if there's no network or if you need to do your yearly password update