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Elon is always obsessed with WeChat's model. (For those who don't know about WeChat, it is basically the name of the 'Everything app'.)

Everything in one single point is pretty convenient but has led to a bunch of risks...

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[–] bigdog_00 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But there are private and open source alternatives to these things. Home Assistant is the way to go for home automation, same with Apple's HomeKit (all local communication via your network only)

[–] WhoRoger 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are alternatives for almost everything, but most people just want to buy a new shiny thing with the biggest brand name, and click click click agree to everything.

[–] bigdog_00 2 points 1 year ago

True, we've gotta be the ones to push friends and family to fight that