Post #3368486
2026-06-20 21:46 UTC
Anyone have ridiculous #InternetOfShit examples you're really fond of?
Toasters, coffee machines, or microwaves that don't work without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Vacuum, TV, or toothbrush botnets. Preferably something you have a picture of, from first hand experience.
I teach an #EmbeddedSystems class, and it's good to show examples of what *not* to do, in case they pursue the industry. (Boost for reach appreciated)
#InternetOfThings #IOT
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@chewie@mammut.gogreenit.net 2026-06-23 06:48
@almonds@mastodon.mit.edu poor security with lightbulbs - account details sent without encryption: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2017/05/internet-connected-lightswitches-redux/#reverse-engineering
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@chewie@mammut.gogreenit.net 2026-06-23 06:51
@almonds@mastodon.mit.edu I bought a WiFi PWM controller to automate a fan. I have to use a Chinese app which won't let me register without giving them my phone number, therefore its useless to me.
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@Edent@mastodon.social 2026-06-22 17:13
@almonds@mastodon.mit.edu I have a few (older) examples in this talk I gave a little while ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKIXw_ATdhE