Most Worthless IoT Device Ever - Part 1 -- Episode 362

Most Worthless IoT Device Ever - Part 1

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What is your idea for a truly useless IOT Device?

Get crazy in the comments below!

Do you have trouble with needlessly connected devices? Clem does, for sure! He silently rages while trying to switch on an IOT-Coffeemaker. He tries to get revenge by building the most useless IOT-Device on the planet.

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DAB over 6 years ago +4

Great idea, I love satire and punking the IoT is awesome. How about an IoT shore horn to count the number of times you put on your shoes? DAB
airbornesurfer over 6 years ago +2

That voice assistant has a a dulcet, velvety voice! Where do I get one of those? This was a fun concept; it's hard to try to make something that's useless on purpose while still managing to be entertaining…
airbornesurfer over 6 years ago in reply to mayermakes +2

I dunno! It's interesting to see the different styles in action--it's like that movie Four Rooms where each act is done by a different director and has a completely different style. Those callbacks are…

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airbornesurfer over 6 years ago

That voice assistant has a a dulcet, velvety voice! Where do I get one of those?

This was a fun concept; it's hard to try to make something that's useless on purpose while still managing to be entertaining! I just hope the next part is equally as entertaining!
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mayermakes over 6 years ago in reply to airbornesurfer

I'm sure that one will be even sillier.
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airbornesurfer over 6 years ago in reply to mayermakes

I dunno! It's interesting to see the different styles in action--it's like that movie Four Rooms where each act is done by a different director and has a completely different style. Those callbacks are nicely placed, too!
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airbornesurfer over 6 years ago in reply to mayermakes

I dunno! It's interesting to see the different styles in action--it's like that movie Four Rooms where each act is done by a different director and has a completely different style. Those callbacks are nicely placed, too!
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mayermakes over 6 years ago in reply to airbornesurfer

hmmm I should watch that movie ...
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airbornesurfer over 6 years ago in reply to mayermakes

It's kinda ridiculous--Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino are among the 4 directors involved....

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113101/
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