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Re: Sorry, we replaced that old technology, “see-through glass”

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Post by pcstl »

moogly wrote: post #354
pcstl wrote: post #151

I think part of the reasoning behind this is also that people are less likely to buy from a half-empty shelf. That's why markets put so much effort into constant restocking. This way, the shelf can always look full while needing less restocking.

> people are less likely to buy from a half-empty shelf. Wait, what? Is this a thing? If anything, I would guess a half-empty shelf would trigger a "this product is popular so I should probably get some", but even that is stretching it. I guess it's yet another proof I was born in the wrong universe.

https://cstoredecisions.com/2011/11/21/the-importance-of-ful...

"More than two out of three (68%) U.S. adults would avoid shopping at a particular retail store if they encountered empty shelves"

Re: Sorry, we replaced that old technology, “see-through glass”

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Post by jraph »

burnt_toast wrote: post #127

The year is 2050 and your dingy old toaster has finally given up it's last crumbs. You hop onto Amazon in hopes of finding a suitable replacement as there's no longer any box stores you can travel to. Dumb appliances have been phased out and newer internet connected appliances have taken over. It's better for the consumer they claim. Not wanting an overtly fancy contraption you pick a no frills unit that includes a t…

Relevant username.

(thanks for your dystopia, they sometimes show up on HN and I love them. This one is very well written)

Re: Sorry, we replaced that old technology, “see-through glass”

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Post by ASalazarMX »

burnt_toast wrote: post #127

The year is 2050 and your dingy old toaster has finally given up it's last crumbs. You hop onto Amazon in hopes of finding a suitable replacement as there's no longer any box stores you can travel to. Dumb appliances have been phased out and newer internet connected appliances have taken over. It's better for the consumer they claim. Not wanting an overtly fancy contraption you pick a no frills unit that includes a t…

Late to comment, but couldn't resist the comparison with Ubik. The door that refuses to open until the protagonist deposits a coin, and threatens him when he begins to bypass it, could well be the AI toaster that berates you for not using approved bread.

Re: Sorry, we replaced that old technology, “see-through glass”

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Post by tedd4u »

Someone wrote: post #351
3np wrote: post #197

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Got a source for this? A quick search didn’t turn up anything for me. They’re really years ahead of the pack in this villainy, so I don’t doubt that it’s true.

https://venturebeat.com/2019/01/11/samsung-is-using-computer... says ”There is no planned release date for Bixby Vision for refrigerators, a company spokesperson told VentureBeat. It’s more of a concept than a feature today” On the other hand, that’s from over 2 years ago, and https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062803/ says “Did you ever think the day would come when you could talk to your refrigerator, a…

The picture in the article is so laughable. 6 plates each with one perfect item, left uncovered for the camera. My fridge is absolutely crammed with items, almost all of which are in a Tupperware or plastic bag, or shoved into the crisper drawer. Leftovers, chopped veg, etc. But it's okay that this is a hard CV challenge … there is no useful feature to be created here anyways.

Re: Sorry, we replaced that old technology, “see-through glass”

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Post by PhasmaFelis »

lotsofpulp wrote: post #289
nitrogen wrote: post #262

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yeah, standard American kitchen: butter on the counter (in a semi-airtight butter tray) and eggs in the fridge.

I have never seen anyone in America keep their butter on counter and not in the fridge. I have lived in 7 states in both coasts and upper Midwest. Generally, I assumed if it’s in the refrigerator in grocery store (which butter is) then it goes in refrigerator at home.

You don't keep all the butter on the counter, just one stick in a butter dish at room temp so it's spreadable.

I assume that's what you're talking about. Keeping the butter dish in the fridge at all times would be pretty strange--butter is good for weeks at room temp, far longer than a single stick is likely to last.

Re: Sorry, we replaced that old technology, “see-through glass”

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Post by PhasmaFelis »

mikecoles wrote: post #381
lotsofpulp wrote: post #289

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have never seen anyone in America keep their butter on counter and not in the fridge. I have lived in 7 states in both coasts and upper Midwest. Generally, I assumed if it’s in the refrigerator in grocery store (which butter is) then it goes in refrigerator at home.

City folk vs country folk? Wagering a guess, chilled butter won't squash during handling so manufacturers, transporters, and retailers keep it cold? I think it's odd to keep open sticks of butter in the fridge. Spreading cold butter is a pain. Ghee is seen in stores outside of refrigerated sections.

Butter starts to go off after a few weeks at room temp, which is plenty for a single stick in the butter dish at home but mildly inconvenient for shippers and retailers, or people who like to buy staple ingredients in bulk. It lasts for many months refrigerated, though.
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