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Detroit man steals 800 gallons using Bluetooth to hack gas pumps at station::undefined

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[–] Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world 15 points 11 months ago (4 children)

I get unreasonably angry at salespeople when they brag about Bluetooth and wifi on appliances.

I know I shouldn't. But wtf do you want your toaster to have internet access?

[–] A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

because idiots with more money than sense think its "neat" to pay an extra hundred dollars to be told their toaster is done toasting while they are in the other room, instead of listening for the loud ass KERSHINKLUNK

[–] Churbleyimyam@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Imagine eating cold toast because your phone ran out battery.

[–] jasondj@ttrpg.network 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I mean I really like getting push notifications when the dishwasher or laundry is done, or the kids leave the fridge door slightly open…but a toaster is a bit excessive. I’m thinking about turning off notifications on my microwave as it is.

[–] uranibaba@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

When my toaster can put in bread via WiFi, I'll be using it.

[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I like my toast on a schedule and one day when they invent the robot that moves the bread from the pantry and into the toaster I'll have my dream. One Bluetooth device at a time.

[–] PrawoJazdy@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Pee Wee Herman had a whole ass breakfast made for him way back in the 80's.