In a new @CBC documentary, @remixmanifesto and his (adorbs!) young daughter explore the environmental cost of machine learning. We focus a lot on the privacy issues of the #InternetOfShit, but they're also a climate dumpster-fire.
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I've said it before, I cover it in a conference talk I give, but the worst possible baby shower gift you can give is a video baby monitor. These things are horrible. #internetofshit
the latest episode of this documentary is a nightmarish look at how Ring internet connected cameras are used for racial profiling youtube.com/watch?v=7byppteP…
I have a pal with an LG smart-fridge whose web-services was discontinued & he has to see a large Error-408 instead of calendar/smart-shopping-list the fridge originally offered.
None of the streaming apps on my 2015 Sony Blu-ray player work/get updated. theguardian.com/technology/2…
I just saw someone say they're looking for work in "IoS". I'm pretty sure they meant iOS, but I'm enjoying imagining someone whose professional field of expertise is the Internet of Shit.
Checking out the memorial day deals at Lowe's. Taking a pass on this Samsung smart refrigerator. Don't feel like spending my time debugging certificate errors in the kitchen. @internetofshit
My parents recently got a smart fridge because it connects to the TV. The TV gets notifications when the fridge is opened. The TV and fridge are in eyesight of each other.