no, IOT as a major thing hinged on both reliable internet (took off during the dot com boom) and miniaturization of computers, both power and antennas. i don’t think smart fridges really were a thing in the mid 2000s?
As a household appliance or somwthing a grocery chain would have? No, but i’m sure importsnt science stuff that required child storage had something similar hooked up.
20-30 years ago, people saying this was possible were seen as the equivalent of the drunk “Jesus is near!” sign guy
Was it possible 20-30 years ago?
no, IOT as a major thing hinged on both reliable internet (took off during the dot com boom) and miniaturization of computers, both power and antennas. i don’t think smart fridges really were a thing in the mid 2000s?
As a household appliance or somwthing a grocery chain would have? No, but i’m sure importsnt science stuff that required child storage had something similar hooked up.