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It would be nice to have an AI powered toaster that can provide me with early morning toast and light conversation.

YPPH 3y ago
Go on, start imagining. You wake up to make your toast, press the button down, and see: * Sorry, you must complete a critical system update before proceeding. * Wi-Fi unavailable, please check the network. * Your AccuToast (TM) subscription has expired. Please update your details on the web. * Non-genuine bread detected, please ensure you purchase AccuToast (TM) certified bread. * Tampering detected, contact manufacturer.
- User23 3y ago
  This happened with Pantelligent, except it just went dark because of a patent lawsuit. The app stopped working and the device became useless.
- SantalBlush 3y ago
  Also, the AccuToast (TM) displays ads, to "help cover costs".
- 6510 3y ago
  > Sorry, you must complete a critical system update before proceeding. backup systems! > Wi-Fi unavailable, please check the network. Ethernet and satellite connectivity! > Your AccuToast (TM) subscription has expired. Please update your details on the web. bread delivery service! (like hp ink) > Non-genuine bread detected, please ensure you purchase AccuToast (TM) certified bread. Right, you cant just laser the images onto anything. > Tampering detected, contact manufacturer. A flying toaster that returns to the mother-ship when poorly treated. edit: The true American toaster: It slices a whole loaf of bread, deep fries it then sugar coats the slices in randomized blue white and red patterns with stars. It should be gold with a picture of Trump on the side.
- dylan604 3y ago
  Or wake up in the morning to find out the nightly OTA firmware update was bad and bricked your toaster.
- kstenerud 3y ago
  Actually I was thinking more along the lines of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRq_SAuQDec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRq_SAuQDec
gnabgib 3y ago
"The whole purpose of my existence is meaningless if you don't want toast."

YPPH 3y ago

Go on, start imagining. You wake up to make your toast, press the button down, and see: * Sorry, you must complete a critical system update before proceeding. * Wi-Fi unavailable, please check the network. * Your AccuToast (TM) subscription has expired. Please update your details on the web. * Non-genuine bread detected, please ensure you purchase AccuToast (TM) certified bread. * Tampering detected, contact manufacturer.

User23 3y ago
This happened with Pantelligent, except it just went dark because of a patent lawsuit. The app stopped working and the device became useless.
SantalBlush 3y ago
Also, the AccuToast (TM) displays ads, to "help cover costs".
6510 3y ago
> Sorry, you must complete a critical system update before proceeding. backup systems! > Wi-Fi unavailable, please check the network. Ethernet and satellite connectivity! > Your AccuToast (TM) subscription has expired. Please update your details on the web. bread delivery service! (like hp ink) > Non-genuine bread detected, please ensure you purchase AccuToast (TM) certified bread. Right, you cant just laser the images onto anything. > Tampering detected, contact manufacturer. A flying toaster that returns to the mother-ship when poorly treated. edit: The true American toaster: It slices a whole loaf of bread, deep fries it then sugar coats the slices in randomized blue white and red patterns with stars. It should be gold with a picture of Trump on the side.
dylan604 3y ago
Or wake up in the morning to find out the nightly OTA firmware update was bad and bricked your toaster.
kstenerud 3y ago
Actually I was thinking more along the lines of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRq_SAuQDec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRq_SAuQDec

gnabgib 3y ago

"The whole purpose of my existence is meaningless if you don't want toast."