Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription. (Exec says mouse that requires a regular fee for software updates is possible) - Upgoat

Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription. (Exec says mouse that requires a regular fee for software updates is possible)
submitted by dosvydanya_freedomz to technology 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 11:04:28 ago (+16/-0) (arstechnica.com)
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/logitech-has-an-idea-for-a-forever-mouse-thatrequires-a-subscription/

Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber recently discussed the possibility of one day selling a mouse that customers can use "forever." The executive said such a mouse isn't "necessarily super far away" and will rely on software updates, likely delivered through a subscription model.

you'll own nothing and be happy 🤣

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[ - ] Portmanure 4 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 11:06:13 ago (+5/-1)

Ask BMW how that worked out for them?

[ + ] dosvydanya_freedomz

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 9 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 11:09:14 ago (+9/-0)

i think these CEO'S are snorting too much coke when they come up with stuff like this

[ - ] SithEmpire 3 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 13:57:05 ago (+3/-0)

Braindead as an idea, obviously the subscription is all they want.

Right now, many programmers buy mouse and keyboard by the dozen and wear them out because it's cheaper and more convenient than fucking around with cleaning and repairing.

They also hate fucking around with needing software when the USB protocol already specifies standard interfaces for those input devices.

[ - ] JustALover 3 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 13:39:51 ago (+3/-0)

Hanneke Faber

DEI woman CEO figures that subscriptions are the future. Has no real experience with mice, never seen them advance from the shit in the 80s to the nice stuff we have now.

But she has jump from fancy exec job to exec job. And now she is CEO of something she had no experience building.

That's about par for the course.

[ + ] NuckFiggers

[ - ] NuckFiggers 4 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 15:32:39 ago (+4/-0)

I've seen it on every level. Women take over a company men built and run it right the fuck into the ground.

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[ - ] deleted 1 point 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 20:16:16 ago (+1/-0)

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[ + ] ModernGuilt

[ - ] ModernGuilt 2 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 13:43:14 ago (+2/-0)

Yup. MBA confirmed

[ - ] NuckFiggers 2 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 15:32:01 ago (+2/-0)

Mice are cheap as fuck. Less than the cost of a fast food meal. If they don't offer anything more than a basic mouse who gives a fuck?

except if you want them to know your mouse movements as well as your keystrokes. Let's not forget taking away your ability to use a mouse at all if you aren't a pedophile.

[ - ] Kozel 2 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 13:44:10 ago (+2/-0)

they could sell some feature of their macro software.

they could do so by offering a free trial

once the trial expires you can either enter a credit card or allow your system resources to be used for cryptomining

[ - ] AngryWhiteKeyboardWarrior 1 point 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 21:51:05 ago (+1/-0)

First they'd actually have to make a mouse that lasts longer than a year.

[ - ] Prairie 1 point 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 18:28:56 ago (+1/-0)

- Subscription for the Teflon skates that wear out.

- Monthly plans with different amounts of miles included, with a charge for each mile over. Also number of clicks.

[ - ] autotic 0 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 19:48:13 ago (+0/-0)

Faber

[ - ] prototype 0 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 15:27:33 ago (+1/-1)

it is because they eliminated all the engineers competent enough to calculate and design products with precise lifetimes, i.e. artificial obsolescence.

[ - ] BulletStopper 0 points 9 monthsJul 31, 2024 14:52:16 ago (+0/-0)

Ummm...

How about, "No." Does "No" work for you? Because "No" works for me.

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