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Smart devices are turning out to be a poor investment (www.androidpolice.com)

submitted 7 months ago by dantheclamman@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] space@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The cost of the parts necessary for the network connectivity is nothing in comparison to the money all that data brings. That's probably why it's happening everywhere.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Also planned obsolescence.

Your smart device is out of support and no longer receiving security updates. Buy the new version to get new features and improved security!

Or if the smart device circuit board breaks, charge so much for replacement parts that the customer just buys a new device.