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A Boring Dystopia

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[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 6 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

I can see a screen though, if only the consumer had control over it and it were modifiable

Think about the traditional calendar on the fridge - why not update that to digital? It could be a visible central place for lists or white board or notes. Maybe home status notifications or personal locations like the Weasley clock in Harry Potter? But there are so many reasons for this to be a nonstarter from the manufacturer. Just no.

What they should be doing is a modular set of hooks or brackets so you can choose to securely mount items of your choice. Such as a screen you control and can replace when it breaks