"harry" wrote in message
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On Thursday, 2 June 2016 23:03:25 UTC+1, jim wrote:
why TF would anyone want an Internet connected washing machine or
oven?

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Jim K


It is the future (unfortunately) as part of demand side electricity
management.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_demand_management

That only works if the internet connection part comes for free

As industry pundits see all this HiTech nonsense added to kitchen appliances
as a way to sell their product for a premium, why would anyone pay that
premium if the benefits fall to someone else?

tim