Post #2752418
2026-05-02 08:32 UTC
I normally never shame buyers of "smart" products that end up being bricked, stupid or invading their privacy, because it's totally conceivable that they want advanced functions in a product that couldn't be achieved in the past and are now made possible by tech and ubiquitous internet, but corrupted by surveillance capitalism and greedy monopolistic corporations.
But a toaster with a giant screen that needs an OTA firmware update? Really? Like... why? When was the last time you thought "I wish my toaster had a big screen and internet access..."
Personally, I'm waiting for [Talkie Toaster](https://youtu.be/LRq_SAuQDec).
[](https://youtu.be/LRq_SAuQDec)
Replies (5)
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@greyscale@lemmy.grey.ooo 2026-05-02 08:37
The future could be so fun with the technology we have, but we're ruled by imaginationless corporate minimalists.
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@vext01@feddit.uk 2026-05-02 11:36
Given that the universe is infinite, and that god is infinite.... Would anyone like.some toast? Howdy dooodley do! We should make a RD community. I love it.
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@redlemace@lemmy.world 2026-05-02 13:40
> But a toaster with a giant screen that needs an OTA firmware update? Really? Like... why? Aha! I know the answer because i looked the thing up to see if it's real It can -and i wish i had made it up- ........ Display the weather!
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@Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2026-05-02 20:14
"Aw, so you're a waffle man!"
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@DirtPuddleMisfortune@feddit.org 2026-05-03 01:41
"Just watch this short ad before toasting your toast"