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by SV_BubbleTime 1121 days ago
It can’t be far off that they ship a BLE or Wifi enabled Sonicare that reports your best brushing habits to the app that then posts it on Facebook for philipPoints you compete with your friends on… oh shit… what have I done!?

Anyhow, blocking unofficial heads is just an OTA firmware update away.
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nl 1121 days ago
Umm this has been a thing for ages.

Although the points don't go to Facebook - you get "rewards" for them. Eg:

> Pair one or more brushes to our iOS or Android app, then you’re all set. quip’s Bluetooth® Smart Motor will automatically store your routine, no phone needed! To check your brushing stats and the points you’ve earned, tap the app.

> Earn bonuses for never missing a beat! Redeem points for rewards you’ll love

https://www.getquip.com/store/products/smart-electric-toothb...

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SV_BubbleTime 1121 days ago
This future is fucking stupid.
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cyberge99 1121 days ago
The Sonicare App already reports your brushing areas and how long you brush and other metrics. It wouldn’t be hard to add a “post to FB feature” (but let’s hope they don’t).
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maratc 1121 days ago
There are no "OTA firmware updates" for Sonicare toothbrushes. There are no other firmware updates either.
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SV_BubbleTime 1120 days ago
Yet. That was the entire point of my post.

Also, how would you know? I have an IOT product that can delta OTA, so only the bytes of the firmware that change are sent to the device, I can do firmware updates that are crazy fast. ESP if it’s just something like turning a feature on.

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