• kestrel7_7@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    Here’s the thing. Almost everyone has a smartphone because their utility is undeniable, even to folks who dislike them.

    The smart fridge? There’s a little utility, but they’re never going to become ubiquitous like smartphones IMO. Most people are still fine with a regular fridge.

    • lifeinlarkhall@lemmy.world
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      12 hours ago

      Yep. I’ve thought about letting my smart phone go but it’s actually a far harder thing - I need a smart phone to make my livelihood most importantly. Also overseas family, friends. The most I can do is switch it off for a while.

      Smart appliances like fridges, washing machines, etc are for the most part a luxury. I think we’re at a point where we need to stop engaging with the internet in every aspect of our life so yeah those unnecessary ones are easy to omit 😅

    • halcyoncmdr@piefed.social
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      12 hours ago

      I’m sure the fact there’s only like 3 non-smartphones available anymore has nothing to do with that. /s

      I know quite a few people that would prefer not to have a smartphone if there were good alternative options. People that just make calls and text, and nothing else, not even basic email.