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I'd be at "waiting for product designer in a dark alley" level pissed. Self destruct is not acceptable default product behavior.
by robbedpeter 5y ago
I'd be at "waiting for product designer in a dark alley" level pissed. Self destruct is not acceptable default product behavior.
- rcxdude 5y agoIt is when the alternative is "fail at a safety-critical task silently". In fact it then tends to become a regulatory requirement, like in this case.
- taffronaut 5y agoEnd-of-life and/or battery warning for smoke detectors is a solved problem at least amongst established manufacturers serving the European market. Once this mode is triggered the detectors emit a mildly irritating chirp every 30 seconds or so.
- rosndo 5y agoLiterally all(?) smoke detectors do this.