IOT companies extorting for subscriptions is my new favorite genre
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Aug 2, 2020 · 11:59 AM UTC

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I feel like at one point I was saying I was wary of the everything-as-a-service thing because they could change the terms of their service or close it at any time. Now we're immersed in services that do those, either intentionally or due to bugs.
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Internet of Bait & Switch
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They apparently did reply, implying it was a glitch... we shall see
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@FarMcKon @meetcircle from the desk of Winston Smith (1984)....please delete *extortion* it's now called *protection money*
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+4 for sustainable business model IT DOESN'T SOUND SUSTAINABLE IF THEY'RE CHARGING YOU OUT THE ASS AFTER YOU BOUGHT IT
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Can’t wait for the fridges that unfreeze your food if you don’t pay the monthly Chill Experience [TM] fee. This is literally a consumer version of ransomware.
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How is it different from ransomware?
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Wow, who needs a ransomware anymore?
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It’s like ransomware
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This is the one I remember starting this trend (I thought this was less recent) consumerreports.org/smart-ho…

Wink Tells Users: Pay $5 a Month or We'll Disable Your Smart Home Hub

Users of Wink smart home hubs must begin paying a $5 per month subscription, or their devices will stop working. Consumer Reports explains the issue and what you can do if you're affected.

consumerreports.org
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