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by madbkarim 2117 days ago
That would cause unintentional trigger don’t you think? I.e. someone is just passing by.
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It clearly needs more tech!

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When is the deadline for the next YC batch again? ><

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The other day I saw a video of man demoing a sink faucet that reacts to "OK Google, I want 500ml of water at 80 degrees Celcius".

Although a trash can that detects if you threw trash at it would be neat.

Exactly! That's why I've put the sensor on a far-away top side of the lid.