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[–] vodkasolution@feddit.it 43 points 7 months ago (5 children)

I saw a Bluetooth toothbrush that send reports to your phone on how good you brushed your teeth, like wtf?!

[–] mrfriki@lemmy.world 28 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It also send reports to they corporate overlords. Most probably anyway.

[–] Atemu@lemmy.ml 16 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Oh I'm sure your health insurance would love to know the condition of your teeth to increase your rates.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

Missed cleaning routine detected January 5, 2024: claim denied

[–] HowlsSophie@lemmy.world 10 points 7 months ago

EXACTLY! Hubby has one of those, that function got old pretty quickly.

[–] andrew@lemmy.stuart.fun 8 points 7 months ago (2 children)

TBH I use that to make sure my kids brush their teeth before the electronics get Internet in the morning.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

Or to make sure they learn hacking skills. Win or win!

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Your internet is solar powered?

[–] variants@possumpat.io 4 points 7 months ago

My home assistant picked up my toothbrush, forgot it had that feature*

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

It does seem silly to me as well, but is it really any different from people who want personal data for their sleep habits or exercise habits?