Just.....why?

Communism is when no toothbrush... Capitalism is when no toothbrush...

I considered a wifi toothbrush for my kids. Teaching them dental hygiene gets harder with age. At some point the youngest started ignoring brush your teeth, I had to hang out near the bathroom to make sure he brushed. I was pondering... you know it home assistant can read the site, I could just have it shit out an alarm if he hasn't brushed by x hour....

but then he gave in and started brushing

Why? Because you were dumb enough to buy, or manipulated into buying the toothbrush.

This is hilarious. I laughed for some time.

"Log back in to continue your OralB brushing experience"

Who thought it would be a good idea to have an online toothbrush, who decided to log customers out after a period of inactivity, and why, for all that is sane in the world, would not being logged in stop you from doing anything at all with your toothbrush!?!

I hate capitalism

I am what you would call a technology enthusiast, or what some people have dubbed as a gadget whore. I love little electronic devices that make my life easier. However, at no time in my life, will I ever need or desire a toothbrush that needs WiFi access or a subscription to some service. It really isn’t necessary or even useful. It’s like the old comic about the toilet that needs a phone app.

Although I don't have one that's smart, I have researched enough into electric toothbrushes to know that this title is exaggerating. The app is just to store your brushing information. People like tracking data about themselves as it helps with positive reinforcement. The app just allows you to see your analytics much like an app to count your steps or activity levels. It in no way "disables" your brushing experience.

if you're not on your way to get a refund for that bullshit, then that's entirely on you and i have no sympathy

that shit exists because people keep fucking buying it

If you meet a man who has been logged out of his toothbrush, do not mourn him. He has chosen thus. He is exactly where he has desired to be.

Why did you have to login in the first place? What's an "Oral-B brushing experience"?

I found a 350€ OralB toothbrush in a shop recently in France.

I couldn't believe the amount of bullshit you have to cram in to up a toothbrush to that level of price.

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You serious, Clark?

My toothbrush is as dumb as it comes. The only smart thing it does is charging itself when I put it in its charger base. And that should be the standard.

Because you don't want someone else using your toothbrush on your account. Do you?

Edit to add: just thought of the implications. It'll totally screw up your algorithm. Just like how now that my kids can get on YouTube in the living room, I only get suggestions for Minecraft videos. I don't even like Minecraft.

Imagine explaining the concept of this to a 16th century peasant, let alone some rich person from the 2000s, like nobody would've ever been ready to comprehend the existence of a wi-fi enabled toothbrush.

Escalator temporarily stairs

We have recently gotten ourselves some SURI toothbrushes and they are eco friendly, repairable, the heads are recyclable/ biodegradable. They also give a better clean than my old oral b electric. Quieter too. Highly recommend.

I mean, it looks more like you got logged out of your app.

Renew your subscription to continue brushing

Gaming Toothbrush

I have an io10. It is not worth it. The 3D Tracking does not work reliable for me. The cleaning result seem to be good, but you can get that from a cheaper model too. io6 or something. The new brush heads are expensive, but good imho. Also the app only works for one person, sharing with different brushes does not work. Battery is not replaceable. Won't buy again.

Rhod Gilbert on toothbrush is worth watching if you haven’t seen it yet.

sudden prick sensation when brushing teeth

robotic female voice: The user has been injected in the gums with a lethal poison that will approximately kill in two days. Please renew your subscription to receive the antidote injection.

I wonder if it's so you can get a calendar of usage tines. Could be handy to ensure kids are brushing for the right amount of time?

Because people are dumb and buy these shitty products.

I want a smart watch, but none do what I want without an account so I don't own that ether.