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Man finds parents' smart coffee machine used 1TB of data in 10 days
Original: This is so "now" and not the future "Man discovers his parents’ coffee machine used 1TB of data in 10 days" https://www.
A man discovered his parents' internet-connected coffee machine had consumed around one terabyte of data in just ten days, far more than a kitchen appliance should ever use. The story is being shared as a striking example of how smart home devices can behave unexpectedly, with commenters calling it a sign of the present, not the future, and raising questions about the security and data habits of internet-of-things gadgets.
Why now: It highlights growing concerns about smart home devices and IoT security in a humorous, relatable way.
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- This is so "now" and not the future "Man discovers his parents’ coffee machine used 1TB of data in 10 days" https://www. dexerto.com/entertainment/man- discovers-his-parents-coffee-machine-used-1tb-of-data-in-10-days-3416399/ # coffee # iot # itsec # infosec # fun # microblog · coffe@social.piewpiew.se · 11
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