I did not find it difficult to find "dumb" devices on the european market - microwaves with rotary buttons and a washing machine without digital display or any

I did not find it difficult to find "dumb" devices on the european market - microwaves with rotary buttons and a washing machine without digital display or any visible computer-like interface. And a fridge that only does cool things. I'm confused why tech people like lovecruft still pick the models who have whacky wifi integrations and stuff. For me it seems obvious they are a huge burden in the long term.