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For TVs, absolutely, that's a hard value proposition to beat. But you can't tell me that there's anything like as much profit delta between 'dumb' and smart...r
by Doches 4y ago
For TVs, absolutely, that's a hard value proposition to beat. But you can't tell me that there's anything like as much profit delta between 'dumb' and smart...refrigerators.
- RL_Quine 4y agoThere's a hot tub brand who include LTE radios in their hot tubs to ensure that they always have an analytics channel irrespective of what the user configures. Why on earth? It means they can target advertising for consumables and services. Same goes for fridges which need replacement filters, fresheners, whatever, you've just got to dupe the user into giving you internet connectivity, or accept the cost of putting a cellphone radio in your product.
- Doches 4y agoThat is amazing and bananas in equal measure, and I seriously hope it's true (in a sort of black mirror-esque way) -- it's just the perfect parody. And the perfect example! If I was choosing between two otherwise-equivalent hot tubs I would /definitely/ pay more for one without the ability to call home. Are there enough people who would also be willing to pay more, and pay enough more to make up the difference in lost advertising revenue? I guess...not?
- dotancohen 4y ago> There's a hot tub brand who include LTE radios in their hot tubs Is there any disclosure that the device includes such a radio?
- RL_Quine 4y agoNo idea, I saw it on a list of "product success stories" for a IOT cellular provider.
- c_o_n_v_e_x 4y agoI'm guessing you're referring to Particle?
- dolmen 4y agoMandatory registration to the FCC?
- petre 4y agoyou can still damage the LTE antenna or put aluminium tape on it.
- mschuster91 4y agoNot if the antenna is somewhere that's filled up with epoxy for waterproofing.
- l33t2328 4y agoWhich hot tub?