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User prefers reliable appliances over AI-driven smart home tech

A user expressed a preference for traditional appliances over smart home technology, stating they do not need features like color-changing lights or personalized music selection. They emphasized the desire for reliable, long-lasting devices such as refrigerators that function as intended for decades. This sentiment contrasts with the trend towards integrating AI and advanced features into everyday electronics. AI

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on a social media platform about appliance preferences, not a significant industry event.

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User prefers reliable appliances over AI-driven smart home tech

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User opinion piece on a social media platform about appliance preferences, not a significant industry event.
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # Apple would lose that bet with me. I don’t have any problem going to the switch to turn on the light. I want a refrigerator that keeps the food cold & works f

    # Apple would lose that bet with me. I don’t have any problem going to the switch to turn on the light. I want a refrigerator that keeps the food cold & works for 30 years. I can select my own music. I can set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature. I don’t need color changi…