keitha
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Post by keitha on Aug 8, 2021 15:49:16 GMT
Smart Phone
Smart meter
Smart TV
Smart Washing machine
Smart Fridge
I can understand all of these
Smart Grass Seed , What ...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2021 8:40:38 GMT
I think you probably need to read up on the Internet of Things and also the Millenium bug ;-)
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adrianc
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Post by adrianc on Aug 9, 2021 15:13:35 GMT
It's not actually "smart" in the "connected to the internet" sense (why a fridge would need to be is another question)... It's "smart" in the sense that it's had high-tech coatings applied to allegedly increase germination etc. www.gardenhealth.com/gro-sure-smart-lawn-seed(aka marketing buzzword bull...) |
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Post by agent69 on Aug 9, 2021 15:30:00 GMT
Smart Phone Smart meter Smart TV Smart Washing machine Smart Fridge I can understand all of these Smart Grass Seed , What ... I've got some of that in my garden. Only germinates in the cracks between paving slabs.
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Post by mfaxford on Aug 9, 2021 19:16:48 GMT
It's not actually "smart" in the "connected to the internet" sense (why a fridge would need to be is another question)... I think it's mostly so Bezos knows how you like your morning coffee. That's until you get a 418 response under HTCPCP (for the geeky nerds)
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Post by moonraker on Aug 9, 2021 20:31:00 GMT
I have my doubts about the smartness of motorways that have had the hard shoulder converted into a running-lane.
Next month I should be taking delivery of my first new car for 13 years (a modest Ford Fiesta). I'm dreading its new technology. When enquiring about several potential models to buy, I always asked how easy it was to disable Lane Control, which may be great on motorways but is reputed to be a liability on the sorts of country roads and lanes that I use.
It's not reassuring that several petrolhead car reviewers have admitted to finding controls in some cars confusing, not least when touchscreens and menus are involved.
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keitha
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Post by keitha on Aug 9, 2021 21:20:02 GMT
yes my darling OHs car has a lane "watch" that buzzes if you look like straying from your lane , the road I live on cars park right down one side so diving in 1 direction I'd permanently get it beeping at me
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