Most useless implementation of technology?

tangey said:
Perhaps the upgrade will allow you to book your favourite cubicle in advance

"Please enter your release (!) number sent to your phone to unlock your reserved cubicle"

bluetooth enabled toothbrushes always seemed somewhat useless to me.

Reminds me of the "16-valve" label that was a major marketing logo for cars quite a few years ago, with the vast majority of the population having no idea what 16 valves actually meant.

I expect an "AI" toothbrush to make an appearance in the next year or 2.
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It was obviously twice as good as an 8 valve car.
 
This is a great idea. Tasting the sloppy seconds of someone dropping the kids off whilst waiting to drop some bricks yourself isn't nice.

Although allowing your bowel movements to happen in Paddington station is an own goal. Better to go in some bushes.
 
Hagar said:
The thing is to load it with raw vegetables and meat , go to work and come home to a tasty casserole. No waiting involved, just heat a plate while making a cuppa, sit down switch on the TV and eat.

All for the power of a light bulb.
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Yeh that's true. Iv has slow cooked food a good few times. It's really nice. Just not use of it I guess because I'm always rushing
 
tangey said:
bluetooth enabled toothbrushes always seemed somewhat useless to me.
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I have a bluetooth-enabled shaver. If you are stupid enough to download the app and link to it, then the device will tell you how you are shaving wrong.

I'll also nominate anything voice-activated for anyone who isn't disabled.
 
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Meridian said:
I'll also nominate anything voice-activated or anyone who isn't disabled.
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Disagree here - there are specific use cases where voice assistants are good. Setting a timer while cooking is number 1. Playing music is number 2 but this isn't hard to replace by opening an app and selecting an album.
 
Trifid said:
I've just bought a new BBQ, the new line of them is WiFi connected. Clearly they never said the first part of WiFi out loud. I bought last years model that was discounted and had a nice analogue dial. "Sorry guys, we'll have to oven bake the burgers as I can't get any WiFi in the garden."
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To be fair, that is pretty handy. I'm looking at getting a Fireboard for my smoker so I can control the temps from my phone. It means I'll smoke more meat as I'm not limited to doing it when I'm in the house as I wouldn't have to worry about temperature spikes when I'm out.
 
verification codes, maybe I have missed something?? (I know security blah blah :p)
Hive and Internet Banking examples
for web based Internet Banking (much nicer on the pc) I now need to log in to the app to get the verification code to log in on pc vs before I installed the app when it was via SMS
for Hive I now need a code sent to my phone vs when I could turn on the heating when sitting at the pc...no code required for phone Hive app, but i'm sitting at the pc...
 
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DJMK4 said:
To be honest i would rather have that as a feature than having to pay £0.20p each time i wanted a wee


Im glad they got rid of fleecing the public when people needed a number 1


Who carries cash anymore??


That being said, i will be travelling to Paddington again this Sunday, so i will keep an eye out for this. If i see it, ill grab a selfie with this with my face in the middle in the background and ill post it in here





"Cubicle number 3 please"
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You've obviously not been to a beech recently then, they always charge.
 
builder22 said:
verification codes, maybe I have missed something?? (I know security blah blah :p)
Hive and Internet Banking examples
for web based Internet Banking (much nicer on the pc) I now need to log in to the app to get the verification code to log in on pc vs before I installed the app when it was via SMS
for Hive I now need a code sent to my phone vs when I could turn on the heating when sitting at the pc...no code required for phone Hive app, but i'm sitting at the pc...
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I would prefer this, rather than


"Please click on images with a bus"

"Please click on images with a bridge"

"Please click on images of a scooter"
 
DJMK4 said:
I would prefer this, rather than


"Please click on images with a bus"

"Please click on images with a bridge"

"Please click on images of a scooter"
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Hate that crap. Though I found you can fool it with certain objects. It often accepts cyclists as fire hydrants so that makes it very slightly entertaining :D
 
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Lopéz said:
Bluetoothrushes

I assume this is an acceptable portmanteau.
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I've got 1 too.. lol it was my 2nd choice of pointlessness.

I connected once, said... Cool.... Then never again.
 
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Not sure if it's still around, but follow Internet of **** (poo) if you want your mind blown :D
 
Pretty much anything being WiFi enabled is pointless and a potential point of failure.

Touch screens in cars. I much prefer a dial/ switch. In my opinion it's safer and requires less "looking away".
 
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