I am what you would call a technology enthusiast, or what some people have dubbed as a gadget whore. I love little electronic devices that make my life easier. However, at no time in my life, will I ever need or desire a toothbrush that needs WiFi access or a subscription to some service. It really isn’t necessary or even useful. It’s like the old comic about the toilet that needs a phone app.
More like “Enshitify app”, amirite?
But then how will you download the latest pulse patterns? You could be missing out on a more optimal brushing experience.
old comic
12-13-24
You jest, but smart toilets actually are a thing now… Though from what I can tell, they use remotes instead of apps. So no wifi or subscriptions, but you better not break that remote.
Whoa, you are not kidding. The toilet is powered (not so unusual for bidet toilets), but it looks like there’s no mechanical override. Just a ‘remote’ control panel with a flush button (among many other features). That I’m sure is hygienic.
The video is about how to bluetooth pair the remote to the toilet. There are so many points of possible failure here, I can’t even.
Reminds me of my Dyson fan. When I put it away for the season the battery inside the remote leaked and the remote is dead now. So I download the Dyson remote control app. There’s only an on button on the fan itself, so in order to sync my phone to the fan i need the original remote to navigate the settings and go to “sync”
So my dead remote is required to activate any other remote
I used to be a gadgetwhore, now im recruiting for the butlerian jihad, and my values around this have not changed at all.
I love technology and gadgets!
Got this Cuckoo clock, and it never asks me to sign in.
I have a compass gadget in my car - never have to sign in
My propane camp stove - fun fact, no sign in!
I have a #2 pencil - I sign in with it regularly …
I own dozens of screws - brilliant tech helps me keep it all together, no sign in though
We’ve been doing great tech since the OG ‘Fire’. I’m beginning to think what we call the ‘tech’ industry has a very limited understanding of what tech actually is.
Although I don’t have one that’s smart, I have researched enough into electric toothbrushes to know that this title is exaggerating. The app is just to store your brushing information. People like tracking data about themselves as it helps with positive reinforcement. The app just allows you to see your analytics much like an app to count your steps or activity levels. It in no way “disables” your brushing experience.
I have one that is smart, and you are spot on. It was nice to use in the beginning to get an idea of what pressure is recommended and time spent on each section. But I have uninstalled and been running app free for several years now - with zero issues.
This seemed a little clickbait-y
If you meet a man who has been logged out of his toothbrush, do not mourn him. He has chosen thus. He is exactly where he has desired to be.
But any man’s toothbrush logout diminishes me
Because I am involved in brushing my teeth
I hate capitalism
So, class war or butlerian jihad? Pick at least one.
This is hilarious. I laughed for some time.
“Log back in to continue your OralB brushing experience”
Who thought it would be a good idea to have an online toothbrush, who decided to log customers out after a period of inactivity, and why, for all that is sane in the world, would not being logged in stop you from doing anything at all with your toothbrush!?!
I am enjoying saying “Log back in to continue your Oral B brushing experience” in my best “customer-service/salesperson ad lady” voice. Like the kind of tone that’s so soullessly saccharine that it gives AI vibes
Yeah. Everything in tour homr with radio needs to be microwaved. Butlerian jihad now.
My toothbrush is as dumb as it comes. The only smart thing it does is charging itself when I put it in its charger base. And that should be the standard.
No reason to even use electricity. A damp cloth and some baking soda works just as well!
Uh, looking that up, it really doesn’t seem to be true.
It was sarcasm. They were making fun of the comments.
You are correct. I was making fun that an electric toothbrush is “as dumb as it comes.”
Using baking soda is a thing that people do, but I’d save that for last resort situations. The “damp cloth” seemed to me like the least favorable application but, seriously, better than nothing tbh.
Oh, alright, I guess…
Pfft baking soda? Don’t you know certain tree species’ twigs work just as well?
(not AI)Although my comment was making fun of electric toothbrushes being “as dumb as they come,” this is actually pretty cool.
Ngl, I just ordered some online to throw in my day pack.
Imagine explaining the concept of this to a 16th century peasant, let alone some rich person from the 2000s, like nobody would’ve ever been ready to comprehend the existence of a wi-fi enabled toothbrush.
We have recently gotten ourselves some SURI toothbrushes and they are eco friendly, repairable, the heads are recyclable/ biodegradable. They also give a better clean than my old oral b electric. Quieter too. Highly recommend.
How repairable are we talking? Can the battery be replaced?
Yup, you need to send it back to them but for a few quid (or included if you have their replacement head subscription) they will change the battery for you.
Oof, I’m not sure I’d call that repairable. That’s iPhone levels of repairable.
It’s a lot better than other electric toothbrushes whilst retaining waterproofing.
Escalator temporarily stairs
I mean, it looks more like you got logged out of your app.
For now.
You serious, Clark?
Renew your subscription to continue brushing
Communism is when no toothbrush… Capitalism is when no toothbrush…
sudden prick sensation when brushing teeth
robotic female voice: The user has been injected in the gums with a lethal poison that will approximately kill in two days. Please renew your subscription to receive the antidote injection.
Because people are dumb and buy these shitty products.
I want a smart watch, but none do what I want without an account so I don’t own that ether.
