>we are objecting to gadgets that needlessly rely on Internet to work, serve unwanted ads to us, and surreptitiously send god knows what data back to the manufa

>we are objecting to gadgets that needlessly rely on Internet to work, serve unwanted ads to us, and surreptitiously send god knows what data back to the manufacturer. Don't forget "gadgets that are beholden to the manufacturer allowing them to keep functioning."