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2. In my hardware store job, I often promote "Lo-tech" products as the best choice; and I usually get agreement from the

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Sat May 16, 2026, 02:28 AM

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I think the most absurd product we sell is a furnace filter that notifies your phone and bothers you when it thinks it's time to change it.

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Why 'Smart' Products Have Started to Look Like the Dumb Choice [View all] dalton99a Saturday OP

ones suspects many buyers unaware of the spying their new tv does nt msongs Saturday #1

+1 dalton99a Saturday #3

In my hardware store job, I often promote "Lo-tech" products as the best choice; and I usually get agreement from the NBachers Saturday #2

I so agree with your NJCher Saturday #4

Until a "smart" appliance asks "Would you like me to smite them for you?" Buns_of_Fire Saturday #5

So many settings! BidenRocks Saturday #6

I have a "dumb" flip phone. I'm sorta cranky about having to carry a cell phone. hunter Saturday #7

In your opinion, who's *currently* losing the dongle enshitification race ? nt eppur_se_muova Saturday #9

Yeah, I'd like to know too irisblue Saturday #10

Here's the horrible thing... We currently have three of them. hunter 22 hrs ago #12

I like my smart lightbulbs, and fitness tracker watch somewhat. Other than that, meh to 'smart' stuff. RandomNumbers Saturday #8

Like my all-time favorite YouTube ad . . . . hatrack Saturday #11