Why does everything have to come with an app these days?

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by Idle_Billy, Apr 11, 2020.

  1. Idle_Billy

    Idle_Billy Banned

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    Just bought a WiFi extender and it's instructing me to set up an app on my phone. The last WiFi extenders I had over a decade ago did not involve any app!

    To don't know much about this stuff but if you want to buy say, a toaster, you just want to be able to open it and set it up to go with 60 seconds. If you have to spend 30 minutes trying to hook the toaster up to some bloody app on your phone, it seems more hassle than it's worth!
     
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  2. Joshua Van

    Joshua Van JoshuaMN

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    this thread didn't come with an app how am i suppose to use it lol :)
     
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  3. Asmodean

    Asmodean Slo motion rider

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    I think there are still a lot of app free alternative options. Certainly for toasters but also for wifi extenders. Often the app is optional too, it works without it as well. But if obligatory i definitely look for an alternative first!
     
  4. Nebulous

    Nebulous Carpe diem

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    Apps keep you engaged with them, some have ads and they make additional revenue from that. Not saying it’s right, but that’s why they have them.
     
  5. themnax

    themnax Senior Member

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    the internet of things is watching you.
     
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  6. Idle_Billy

    Idle_Billy Banned

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    There's a difference between data collecting in case it might come in handy (I mean why not?) and watching someone. Realistically no one gives a shit what you or I do.
     
  7. I'minmyunderwear

    I'minmyunderwear Newbie

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    i give a shit what you do.
     
  8. Gul Dukat

    Gul Dukat Kanar, anyone?

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    Lying? On Easter Sunday?!

    The gall of that man...
     
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  9. Irminsul

    Irminsul Valkyrie

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    I let rip a huge fart the other day and my phone beeped at me and said for $1 I can buy an app that'll fart for me.
     
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  10. WOLF ANGEL

    WOLF ANGEL Senior Member - A Fool on the Hill Lifetime Supporter

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    Control through Covert Communication Conspiracy to Consider IMO
     
  11. themnax

    themnax Senior Member

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    realistically life should be that simple. its the commerce in metadata, who buys it and what they do with it when they do.
     
  12. Asmodean

    Asmodean Slo motion rider

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    Did you buy it?
     
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