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		calmworm on Nov 27, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Due to a problem with AWS, many "smart" vacuums or... Sinister? I’m not sure I understand. The doorbell doesn’t stop one from entering their home when Amazon servers are down. It also doesn’t stop people from knocking on the door.

hda2 on Nov 27, 2020 [–]

You're missing the Forrest for the tree. What about smart door locks, smart boilers, smart heaters, smart AC thermostats. smart bathrooms, smart fire alarms..?

jtbayly on Nov 27, 2020 | [–]

Or the vacuum that starts up exactly 39 minutes after you fall asleep each night.

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