Topic: Smart Appliances

Adam Curry recounts his refusal to connect his new GE refrigerator to Wi-Fi, fearing the utility company would remotely shut it down during peak demand. Jason Calacanis discusses the future of lens replacement therapy and superhuman perception. While Calacanis is excited about biohacking, Curry remains skeptical of brain implants like Neuralink, preferring to use AI to reduce his digital bandwidth.

Samsung and LG are pushing AI-integrated household appliances, including vacuum cleaners that alert users to texts and washers that make phone calls. Consumer reviews remain skeptical, as only 15% of households own large smart appliances, and many find the features unnecessary and overpriced.

The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) featured "wearable tech" and curved televisions, which the hosts dismiss as "duds." A specific LG advertisement for "Home Chat" appliances is mocked for claiming people "rush home to turn on the washer and dryer." The segment concludes with practical advice on dishwashers, recommending simple manual controls and plastic interiors over expensive, failure-prone electronic models.