This kind of thing drives me crazy, and I think it helps to highlight some of the money-grubbing nature of the tech industry.
Years ago, you'd buy a cheap thermostat and it'd last 30 years or whatever. But the tech industry had to improve that by instead making them last less than half as long and cost substantially more.
I understand the idea that smart stuff is cool or whatever, but it feels like it'd be smarter if it lasted as long as the thing they're trying to replace...
Years ago, you'd buy a cheap thermostat and it'd last 30 years or whatever. But the tech industry had to improve that by instead making them last less than half as long and cost substantially more.
I understand the idea that smart stuff is cool or whatever, but it feels like it'd be smarter if it lasted as long as the thing they're trying to replace...