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Smart devices were supposed to make life better, but constant updates have made them worse

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[–] Evotech@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Technology generally is not a good investment

[–] exanime@lemmy.today 2 points 7 months ago

Sorry but this is such a broad statement that it loses all value

[–] trslim@pawb.social 0 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Tbf it depends on the technology. I don't think anyone would argue that trains are a poor investment.

[–] exanime@lemmy.today 2 points 7 months ago

... And it's not like every kitchen has a microwave or every household multiple phones or computers or cara in driveways or slimmer glasses to correct vision or etc etc etc

[–] Evotech@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

In regards to buying consumer electronics.