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CES 2017: Hands-On With a Smart Ring, Smart Shower, Smart Shoe, and Smart Everything
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I grew up as a youth with all dumb devices and they just worked. Plug it in turn it on and it worked.
Now with these IoT plug it in, connect to a network does not work go on Google useless finally fix it then wait a hour for a useless update. Then it works for a while and breaks again.
Now with these IoT plug it in, connect to a network does not work go on Google useless finally fix it then wait a hour for a useless update. Then it works for a while and breaks again.
I see your point. But the whole point of these smart Home innovations is strictly convenience and a short cut. That's it. Nothing more. Being the price point on some of these products, expendable income plays a roll as well with the affording it.
Very. There's the odd thing that's worthwhile but most is "smart" for the sake of it. Fortunately we can ignore all the dross.
Some smart tech is cool, and any health/diet related tracking that could potential reveal a health issue is nothing but a good thing. The issue I see here with too many smart devices is that every one of them requires an app. Are you really going to check the following apps all the time;
Apple Health App
Activity App
Shower App
Hair Brush App
Tooth Brush App
Fridge App
Oven App
Thermostat App
Smoke Detector App
Etc.
The list goes on to the point that it becomes a chore to bother using the apps to access the data that it creates. I certainly know that I would get sick of it pretty quickly.
Apple Health App
Activity App
Shower App
Hair Brush App
Tooth Brush App
Fridge App
Oven App
Thermostat App
Smoke Detector App
Etc.
The list goes on to the point that it becomes a chore to bother using the apps to access the data that it creates. I certainly know that I would get sick of it pretty quickly.
This makes me want to become Amish. Its like we are being assaulted with thousands of devices to invade our privacy. Back in the cold war days they called these things "bugs" and they were used to spy on people without their knowledge or consent. Vladamir Putin must be thinking how stupid people are. And he's probably right!!
I have a friend who has several dozen smart devices (mostly light bulbs but plenty of other stuff) and he describes how great they are, and I can't help but think no matter how much money I have, I don't need to waste it on most of these devices. Like I said, some are definitely useful, but most offer barely any added convenience. I imagine there are many better things that people could be coming up with.
I plan in investing in the Philip Hue lights, but these other products are not refined and mature enough to invest in. At least not from a demo until user tested.
I don't know that everything has to be connected to the internet, but doing so does allow for some level of convenience that some would want. Case in point is the FeetMe insoles. I use orthotics now and I walk around 5 miles a day (I don't own a car). If the sensors do as they claim and give me information that would allow me to walk better - reducing knee or back strain - that seems like it could be a good product. Having the sensors in the insole connect to my phone makes total sense. The internet connectivity only makes sense if I want to share the data with my podiatrist so that he can monitor a particular issue we are discussing. But certainly I would want the ability to turn that off.
So yes, we have survived without things being connected or smart, but if I can use a tool like sensors in my shoes to reduce strain, then maybe I can do more than survive. Maybe I can enjoy - that would be a good thing.
I have 5 LIFX bulbs. I got them bc I was gifted the first one and like that they're currently much brighter than the Hue bulbs. It'd be nice if they worked with HomeKit but at least they work with Alexa and the LIFX app is significantly better than the Philips app IMO. That is one thing I really do enjoy, because it's amazing what lighting can do to a room. Plus they'll last as long as I keep them and use less energy in the process vs. a cheaper/non-LED bulb.
Wait, what are you arguing with yourself about in the shower?
I know a lot of people are complaining about this. But in this game of "Everything is smart", there will be lots of losers, and some real winners. Some of these things are going to change the way we live. I don't know which ones (obviously), but I'm fine with GE Offering a smart option for my water heater. I'm smart enough not to buy such a nearly useless thing, but providing it gets us closer to things that actually matter.
And just because a smart shoe doesn't make sense for non-runners or injury-free runners, those who suffer from painful foot/ankle injuries, this technology can help them heal. So your results may vary.
They really should rename the IoT to something like IoU internet of useless.
Smart ring, smart shower? Really I love technology but this stuff is getting insane and ridiculous.
Smart ring, smart shower? Really I love technology but this stuff is getting insane and ridiculous.
Yeah a lot of this "smart" stuff is a little goofy, but I have to admit I do think our "smart" washer and dryer is pretty cool. I can see it for bigger appliances, but don't need it for every little thing in my house.
It does seem very science-fiction-y though
I find all "conveniences" which eliminate memorizing will create a future issue with brain training and neurons connecting.
People grab for calculators to add 2 + 2, or have tip cards to figure out 10% of anything LOL, don't know phone numbers by heart and just don't check their work for mistakes. They blindly trust their electronic devices without even reasoning if what is on the display makes a little sense.
It also blocks problem solving. I have to laugh when you can't buy anything at a store, because the system is down. The clerk looks helpless and doesn't know whether to accept my cash and just write me a hand receipt or note for him/herself.
My parents used to make me memorize the lotto numbers when they showed up on TV. (At that time many moons ago, there was no internet , nor would these numbers get repeated a lot, in store screens etc) These would then stay in my brain until the next drawing.
Over 50 years later I still remember what our teachers drilled into us:
In 1525 Martin Luther married Katherina von Bora , a nun. Talk about useless info still in my brain.
And yes, I used to walk uphill to school both ways, in the winter, no shoes and had to carry my sister on the back and the books up front. Come to think of it , I was probably also naked and being chased by dogs, and...........
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But so awesome it would be, if my microwave was IoT smart so it could just text me instead of beeping at me when I'm upstairs and can't hear it.
Could you imagine all the devices you would have to connect to your WiFi? Toaster, Refrigerator, faucets, dog bowl is empty, my missing pair of socks.... ugh the woes of 1st world problems. Wonder what Gates has to go thru with all his Smart technology. Poor guy.
Could you imagine all the devices you would have to connect to your WiFi? Toaster, Refrigerator, faucets, dog bowl is empty, my missing pair of socks.... ugh the woes of 1st world problems. Wonder what Gates has to go thru with all his Smart technology. Poor guy.
I don't understand all the sarcasm here. These product ideas offer lots of potential for handicapped and elderly people. Smart insoles could help people walk and the canes are great for the elderly. A smart shower head would be perfect for my paraplegic friend. The ideas are endless.
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No you're not the only one sick of it. This is not technology, it's marketing driven, "just because we can", gadgetry.
No idea how old you are but I don't think that's it. It's hard to care about products offering solutions to non-existing problems. Stupid, brain-dead, B.S. for sale. Not that long ago tech products were driven by tech people wanting to push out powerful advancements but now marketing (as always) has gotten it's filthy f***ing hands all over the engineers and developers.
I think we'll hit a point where a lot of people will build up such a strong desire to unplug that they'll ditch a lot of it rather suddenly.
I like the smart ring..
The Smart shoe thing is good too, even more of a reason now to not get holes in your shoes.
smart-cane (huh ??)
Seems at CES these days everything is just "smart"... Take an ordinary house hold appliance or any thing anyone uses every day, stick a chip or sensors in it, and there are go... its now re-invented
The Smart shoe thing is good too, even more of a reason now to not get holes in your shoes.
smart-cane (huh ??)
Seems at CES these days everything is just "smart"... Take an ordinary house hold appliance or any thing anyone uses every day, stick a chip or sensors in it, and there are go... its now re-invented
That's why they were exiled on an uninhabited planet in Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.
One can only hope that Tim, Jony, Eddy and Phil get on the same spaceship
when the Vogons vaporize the Cupertino saucer.