Stupid Smart Devices That Exemplify Why Connecting Everything to the Internet Is a Bad Idea

Decades ago, the more optimistic futurists probably thought that we'd eventually be living on space settlements in a scarcity-free utopia where robots do all the work for us and no one wants for anything. Few predicted that the future would look more like accepting "terms and conditions" before ordering a cheeseburger at the drive-thru, or internet-connected "smart" license plates that require a paid subscription in order to function properly. Yup, the future is now, and it's dumber than ever. Keep scrolling for some of our favorite examples that prove connection everything to the internet is a terrible idea.

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