I don't understand the idiots who insist on unredundant designs. Especially when it comes to handles. They've literally killed people with that decision.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 days ago

"oNe dAy wE wiLL aLL livE iN a sMaRt hOmE. tEcHnOLoGy aLwAyS iMpRoVeS"

[–] [email protected] 23 points 3 days ago (5 children)

This is why I go the extra mile to keep iot out of my life. Especially in cars , which is getting hard, but I figure my future cars I'll likely retrofit something old. Newest I'll tolerate is 2014, with no touchscreen.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think that any electromechanical system that does not allow a mechanical override or at least a redundancy are doomed to fail. I don't know why these IOT entrepreneurs don't take in account that software and electronics are faulty systems, ignoring decades of experience in the subject.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

Nah I'm an innovator! I'll just innovate a better chip that'll never fail and software that has no bugs!

Proceeds to put Linux on a common SoC and load it with shoddy software from a low paid contractor.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (6 children)

The only thing smart I want is a faucet that activates with button OR the knee / foot sensor, and gives water always with a precise programmed temperature and flow.

That and a temperature and timer controlled frying pan.

Well an incinerating toilet that just dries burns my shit using a 340W solar panel would be cool too.

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