Ron Gilbert (GrumpyGamer)Apr 20, 2024

A $199 jump rope with a $12 monthly subscription. The world is doomed. I'm calling it.

https://www.theverge.com/24134172/crossrope-amp-jump-rope-set-review

Is Crossrope’s smart jump rope worth $200?

I spent a month testing the $200 Crossrope AMP Jump Rope Set. There’s a lot to like, but it’s hard to recommend for casual users.

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Show threadDrYak

@grumpygamer kind of surprised that they didn't also manage to put "web 3.0 blockchain" and "AI" somewhere on the list of features to justify price + subscription.

Also be ready when in a couple of months they shut off their cloud server and the Bluetooth connected handles suddenly stops working (not as in "performance data cannot be downloaded"; but as in "the whole thing is so badly designed that it manages to jam if taken off-line").

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Apr 20, 2024 at 5:50pmWeb
Show threadDrYakApr 20, 2024

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Also, a database pwn will somehow reveal an exact history of your sex life (or reveal the VIN of your car - same end result according to Mozilla).

And a remote exploit can set your house on fire and/or cause your cat to leave you.