As a layman, can someone explain what the ramifications of smart devices sharing your data is. I know it’s bad, but I don’t understand why it’s bad and how it’s used against you.
this post was submitted on 05 Dec 2025
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You might get some snarky comments, but the way I envision it is that the fuller of a picture companies can get of you (when you’re running a vacuum, when you’re driving, when your lights are on and off, etc.) the more data they have to try and run predictive analytics on your behavior and that can be used in a variety of ways that may or may not benefit you. At this point it’s mostly just to get you to buy things they think you’ll buy, but what happens when your profile starts to match up with someone who commits crimes? Maybe you get harassed by the authorities a little more often? Generally the lack of consent around how the data is collected and how it’s used is the problem most people have.
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If they brick your device for wanting privacy, why should you trust them?
Email me the blueprints to your house, your address, name, and your favorite hobbies and I will tell you the answer.
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what...? how much money did that Roomba cost for him to spend that much time and effort on recoding it?!
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Jesus christ, just vaccuum your own house already. This is the largest tradeoff I have ever seen for the minor inconvenience of a single household chore.
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Old news that's been posted several times in the last weeks
This shit is two months old. How many times is it going to recirculate?
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Play stupid games win stupid prizes.
I have a standard vacuum. I spend about 10 minutes a day vacuuming. Miele has no telemetry whatsoever lol
Yeah good for you, but that's hardly the point now is it? There is nothing wrong with automating stuff like this and expecting it to work without bullshit like the post happening.
The point is it's stupid and people who want to automate 10 minutes out of their day are equally stupid
I spend about 10 minutes a day vacuuming
Yes and the point being spending 300$+ to eliminate 10 minutes a day is absolutely hilarious.
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