Cloud-Dependent Hardware Locks Users into Subscriptions and Accounts
Consumer IoT devices require cloud accounts, subscriptions, and internet connectivity for basic functionality. Users wanting simple, local-only hardware appliances like thermal printers have few privacy-respecting, self-hosted options.
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