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Philips Hue will soon force users to create an account (defcon.social)
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cross-posted from: https://derp.foo/post/250090

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[–] FlyingSquid 98 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Why do I need an account for a light bulb?

[–] [email protected] 131 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because a skin sack with an MBA needs their yearly bonus.

[–] thorbot 10 points 1 year ago

First time buying an IoT device I take it?