- cross-posted to:
- hackernews@lemmy.bestiver.se
- privacy@programming.dev
- cross-posted to:
- hackernews@lemmy.bestiver.se
- privacy@programming.dev
An engineer got curious about how his iLife A11 smart vacuum worked and monitored the network traffic coming from the device. That’s when he noticed it was constantly sending logs and telemetry data to the manufacturer — something he hadn’t consented to. The user, Harishankar, decided to block the telemetry servers’ IP addresses on his network, while keeping the firmware and OTA servers open. While his smart gadget worked for a while, it just refused to turn on soon after. After a lengthy investigation, he discovered that a remote kill command had been issued to his device.
Play stupid games win stupid prizes.
I have a standard vacuum. I spend about 10 minutes a day vacuuming. Miele has no telemetry whatsoever lol
Ugh. Stop shaming people for wanting to automate mundane tasks. No one’s playing a stupid game here, the problem isn’t robot vacuums. The problem is that manufacturers insist on holding features hostage on the basis that you connect said vacuum to the Internet, so they can harvest (and then sell) your data. Be mad at that, not at normal people wanting to make a boring chore less burdensome.
Disagree. My experience is they still don’t get everything, can’t do furniture or corners well or under furniture. They’re stupid. They’re expensive and if you really can’t spend 10 minutes or less to vacuum your house daily or every other day it speaks volumes on the type of person you are.
I stand by what I said. More money than brains.
They’re not a replacement for a regular vacuum/broom, they’re a supplement. This is like complaining that the washing machine can’t completely remove red wine stains by itself. And there are robot vacuums at every price point, just like normal vacuums.
I’m glad you can vacuum your whole house in 10 minutes, but the rest of us don’t live in a shoebox and have pets with fur. You making judgments on a person’s character based on the chores they want to make easier speaks volumes about the type of person you are, you soggy walnut.
speak for yourself. I enjoy vacuuming! I have a small space so it doesn’t take as long to vacuum.
I hope this stupid phrase dies in the coming year. It’s about time.
Yeah good for you, but that’s hardly the point now is it? There is nothing wrong with automating stuff like this and expecting it to work without bullshit like the post happening.
The point is it’s stupid and people who want to automate 10 minutes out of their day are equally stupid
Yes and the point being spending 300$+ to eliminate 10 minutes a day is absolutely hilarious.
I gotta say, I’ve never really found the appeal of the self-propelled vacuum cleaners. They’re incredibly finicky and prone to getting snagged on surfaces. They don’t have particularly good suction and their waste storage is minimal. Tons of moving parts that wear through easily over time. Belts, fans, and wheels all get worn away from the device’s heat and exhaustive regular use.
The time savings is minimal and the expense is extraordinary. I just don’t think its worth the trouble.
There are potential security holes in the device you wrote and posted that comment from, so if they are exploited, can I make the following comment?:
Play stupid games win stupid prizes.
I have stationary I use to write letters to people. I spend about 10 minutes a day writing letters. Paper and pen have no telemetry whatsoever lol