[rpxio]

> I don't believe in the argument that you can't have a market with both ways, one where you can't opt in and other where you can.

the problem is that “the market” doesn’t care what you believe in or what you “opt out” of.

there are devices that have programmed in alternate ways to phone home even if you choose to intentionally not connect it to wifi.

> If things can be automated, they should so we can choose exactly what we want to do with this time.

there’s very likely a CSA in your area that you can pay to deliver you fresh meats, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. some also provide recipes alongside.

it’s a much simpler solution in lieu of shoehorning tech into an appliance that will likely stop receiving bug fixes or security updates in 3-5 years when the company releases a new version.

like most of the tech industry, this is a “solution” looking for a problem.

[thfuran]

>an appliance that will likely stop receiving bug fixes or security updates in 3-5 years when the company releases a new version

Do current smart fridges even get security updates at all?

[mewpmewp2]

Yeah, I do order food home and I am actually never using a fridge myself, so you are right in that sense.