Indeed, I get the gist of the message, however I’m just highlighting how much advanced electronics and software drive something as ‘mundane’ as a washing machin

Indeed, I get the gist of the message, however I’m just highlighting how much advanced electronics and software drive something as ‘mundane’ as a washing machine motor to improve its efficiency [0]. This often requires real-time software calculation of precision timing for FETs that control the motors. Very loosely related to what an ECU does in cars. I agree this is different to the DRM/internet connectivity stuff, but does disservice to the rest of the electronics and software housed within. [0] Trapezoidal Control of BLDC Motors Using Hall Effect Sensors https://www.ti.com/lit/an/sprabz4/sprabz4.pdf https://www.ti.com/lit/an/sprabz4/sprabz4.pdf