I'm writing a story about hidden e-waste. Chips and electronics in products such as children's toys, shoes, clothes, etc.
Anyone has some funny / weird examples of products you don't expect to have chips / or that have no useful reason to have chips--but still do? Or examples of really throwaway electronics such as vapes?
@gerrymcgovern
https://www.target.com/p/just-play-holobrite-fairy-lantern/-/A-90298697
Apparently a huge 2024 item. Reviews from this retailer don't match others, but battery issues were huge.
I received one for my kid in February. Did not work, apparently the cellular sim card in it easily dislodged and bricks the device. It gave it back and told the gifter to get your way too much money back.
I have no idea what could justify this toy having a cellular capability.
@mirabilos
I took a family members statement as truth. Upon investigation, it might have been a micro SD.
Apologies for the tik tok link.
https://www.tiktok.com/@dmhardawaytech/video/7452421504840568095
Gerry McGovern
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mirabilos