[Gllug] I've seen it all now!

simon simon at cadre.tv
Mon Jan 14 13:53:18 UTC 2002


I know there are potentially real applications to this I was suprised and
found laughable the idea of a barbie internet shopper doll

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hearns" <john.hearns at framestore-cfc.com>
To: <gllug at linux.co.uk>
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Gllug] I've seen it all now!


> On Mon, 2002-01-14 at 11:47, Brenden J. Bourke wrote:
> > simon wrote:
> >
> > >
> > Superb!
> >
> > I think I'll wait  until the fridge version appears so it can
> > 'accessorise' beer and Tesco's  pork scratchings hmm....
> >
>
> Electrolux already have done.
> http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,17872,00.html
>
>
> "The device invites appliance owners to scan near-empty jars and milk
> cartons that are running low, and add them to a digital shopping list.
> The list would then be beamed over the Internet to a grocer selected by
> the consumer."
>
> For jars and milk cartons read
> beer cans and pork scratchings bags.
>
>
>
> Also LG are pushing some networked appliances in the press.
>
>
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