[FranzFerdiNaN]

Do people really want them, or is that what is offered and do most people just buy whatever they see in a store or on the first page of a retailer online?

We keep pretending that everything that companies do is because consumers want it, but we ignore the part where companies do certain things because its better for them. Like a washing machine that uses 4 gig of data a day, or a washing machine that needs access to you photos????

[ponector]

Obviously they don't say it will spy on you. But "innovative design with AI app" with price tag €1000 is there along with old style €300 washer with knobs.

Many people rather buy new shiny thing than old style cheap item.