Just.....why?
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I am what you would call a technology enthusiast, or what some people have dubbed as a gadget whore. I love little electronic devices that make my life easier. However, at no time in my life, will I ever need or desire a toothbrush that needs WiFi access or a subscription to some service. It really isn’t necessary or even useful. It’s like the old comic about the toilet that needs a phone app.
It doesn't need it, it works totally fine without it.
(Also, FWIW, the toothbrush itself connects via Bluetooth, not Wi-Fi)
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Because people are dumb and buy these shitty products.
I want a smart watch, but none do what I want without an account so I don't own that ether.
Look into this then:
https://f-droid.org/packages/nodomain.freeyourgadget.gadgetbridgeNot that sexy but works with some of the brands.
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I hate capitalism
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The oral-b integration has been installed by 13,611 users.
My BLE proxies keep picking up my neighbor's toothbrush. I was briefly tempted to install the integration just to see what would happen. I didn't because that's creepy, but just... what a weird world we live in.
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This is hilarious. I laughed for some time.
"Log back in to continue your OralB brushing experience"
Who thought it would be a good idea to have an online toothbrush, who decided to log customers out after a period of inactivity, and why, for all that is sane in the world, would not being logged in stop you from doing anything at all with your toothbrush!?!
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Yup, you need to send it back to them but for a few quid (or included if you have their replacement head subscription) they will change the battery for you.
Oof, I’m not sure I’d call that repairable. That’s iPhone levels of repairable.
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My BLE proxies keep picking up my neighbor's toothbrush. I was briefly tempted to install the integration just to see what would happen. I didn't because that's creepy, but just... what a weird world we live in.
How’s your low-level programming ability?
I bet you could update its firmware to one you write.
Ever use one of those kid toothbrushes that plays a song by vibrating your skull? You could do that live from a microphone.
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Having to log back in is just part of the Oral-B Brushing Experience
I prefer the cheap-fucking manual brush my dentist gives me every visit experience.
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Why? Because you were dumb enough to buy, or manipulated into buying the toothbrush.
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This is hilarious. I laughed for some time.
"Log back in to continue your OralB brushing experience"
Who thought it would be a good idea to have an online toothbrush, who decided to log customers out after a period of inactivity, and why, for all that is sane in the world, would not being logged in stop you from doing anything at all with your toothbrush!?!
Yeah. Everything in tour homr with radio needs to be microwaved. Butlerian jihad now.
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I hate capitalism
So, class war or butlerian jihad? Pick at least one.
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I am what you would call a technology enthusiast, or what some people have dubbed as a gadget whore. I love little electronic devices that make my life easier. However, at no time in my life, will I ever need or desire a toothbrush that needs WiFi access or a subscription to some service. It really isn’t necessary or even useful. It’s like the old comic about the toilet that needs a phone app.
wrote on last edited by [email protected]I used to be a gadgetwhore, now im recruiting for the butlerian jihad, and my values around this have not changed at all.
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My toothbrush is as dumb as it comes. The only smart thing it does is charging itself when I put it in its charger base. And that should be the standard.
i use only the oralb 1000, its good enough, no need to spend over 100-200 for a toothbrush.
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Having to log back in is just part of the Oral-B Brushing Experience
I prefer the cheap-fucking manual brush my dentist gives me every visit experience.
wrote on last edited by [email protected]Hey everybody! Get a look at Money Bags over here being able to afford to go to the dentist!
(kidding, low key jealous... please marry me so I can have benefits/health coverage)
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This is hilarious. I laughed for some time.
"Log back in to continue your OralB brushing experience"
Who thought it would be a good idea to have an online toothbrush, who decided to log customers out after a period of inactivity, and why, for all that is sane in the world, would not being logged in stop you from doing anything at all with your toothbrush!?!
I am enjoying saying "Log back in to continue your Oral B brushing experience" in my best "customer-service/salesperson ad lady" voice. Like the kind of tone that's so soullessly saccharine that it gives AI vibes
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Oof, I’m not sure I’d call that repairable. That’s iPhone levels of repairable.
It's a lot better than other electric toothbrushes whilst retaining waterproofing.
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Hey everybody! Get a look at Money Bags over here being able to afford to go to the dentist!
(kidding, low key jealous... please marry me so I can have benefits/health coverage)
wrote on last edited by [email protected]Who said I go frequently? It's been ages. I really need a new brush, too...
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Why? Because you were dumb enough to buy, or manipulated into buying the toothbrush.
Well-deserved, IMO.
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Pfft baking soda? Don't you know certain tree species' twigs work just as well?
(not AI)Although my comment was making fun of electric toothbrushes being "as dumb as they come," this is actually pretty cool.
Ngl, I just ordered some online to throw in my day pack.
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I considered a wifi toothbrush for my kids. Teaching them dental hygiene gets harder with age. At some point the youngest started ignoring brush your teeth, I had to hang out near the bathroom to make sure he brushed. I was pondering... you know it home assistant can read the site, I could just have it shit out an alarm if he hasn't brushed by x hour....
but then he gave in and started brushing
