Privacy (for robot vacuums) isn't cheap. via the Verge.

  • Dizzy Devil Ducky@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Another solution that guarantees no data is sold is to just buy a regular corded vacuum. It may not be as convenient, but it'll save you having to worry about your vacuum stealing data. At least until they start forcing newer models to require an app.

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      1 year ago

      I'm pretty sure my corded vacuum has been speaking about me behind my back and turning my wife against me.

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      1 year ago

      It just shouldn't need to be the case that I sacrifice privacy for convenience.

      Years ago shopkeepers asked you what you wanted and then they went and got it and packaged it for you. Then it became the better option to let you choose your own items and we'd just deal with the shopkeep to pay. This way more people were served simultaneously and everything went quicker. Imagine if you had to tell the shopkeeper the last time you cranked yourself or what size your living room is in order to progress to this more efficient process.

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      1 year ago

      My current vacuum, cordless, with swappable batteries, was $100

      I could buy ten of them and leave multiples in each room (because I don't live in a mansion)