Today's WTF is the idea of selling a "forever" mouse for $200 and then charge a subscription for software updates for it...
Not just how much for the mouse, but charging for updates - which also need to use an app to install them!
What about when the buttons fail - the usual reason I replace a mouse which usually cost less than £15
Also, I do have one mouse thats almost 40 years old now - for the BBC Micro, & it still works and no subscription
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/logitech-has-an-idea-for-a-forever-mouse-thatrequires-a-subscription/
#wtf #fail #sodOff
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2024-07-31 08:25:57
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