Basically, anything hooked up to the internet needs to be updated over time to stay secure (whether it's patching security holes, new protocols, or using new me

Basically, anything hooked up to the internet needs to be updated over time to stay secure (whether it's patching security holes, new protocols, or using new methods of security.) Don't buy products that hook up to the internet if you want them to last 20 years, unless you're sure the manufacturer will continue to update it. (Don't buy anything with a non-standard battery either.)