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by amelius 3191 days ago
> So, for example, a family would go to their local technology artisan to put together a smart home system tailored specifically to their needs.

I'm getting a bit tired of the smart home system example. We've seen projects for smart home systems in DIY magazines since the 70s. These projects never really took off, and turned into businesses (Nest being a notable exception). It's something people don't really need or even want.

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If people don't really want it, why do they keep paying for it? IoT products are selling like crazy.