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xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier

Title text:

It's important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.

Transcript:

[A store salesman, Hairy, is showing Cueball a dehumidifier, with a "SALE" label on it. Several other unidentified devices, possibly other dehumidifier models, are shown in the store as well.]

Salesman: This dehumidifier model features built-in WiFi for remote updates.
Cueball: Great! That will be really useful if they discover a new kind of water.

Source: https://xkcd.com/3109/

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

Like how every source of power is still steam since before the industrial revolution.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Just most sources of power. Photovoltaic, wind and hydro aren't steam based.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

And your moms power is hip based.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm not going to knock her putting them to good use! It's done well by her so far. 👍

[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 days ago

That's the spirit!

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