How do you refill the new Google air freshener? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: yada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 02:23:42 pm
content: Does anyone know how to change the scent in these? I tried asking it but it got confused. Siri would know. Too bad my Siri is in time out for using foul language.

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 05:33:19 pm
content: Google doeswhatnow?Try asking Big Clive (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=big+clive).

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 05:38:20 pm
content: Photonicinduction might be able to help too. You can get the "ozone" scent by applying a finely tuned voltage to it.

author: yada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 07:55:38 pm
content: Quote from: Red Squirrel on May 10, 2017, 05:38:20 pmI would like to see him "pop it", by over voltage. Why would you need this device when you have ok google or siri in your phone, tablet, or computer at the house? One or all of those three devices are always in reach. Seriously if it smelled nice that might make it useful. I tried talking to my air freshener and its not very helpful for asking about a "cool" band that my daughters boy friend listens to like in the commercial. Or at least I'm guessing that's who the people were and supposed to be doing. When I watch commercials they just seem like actors so I can never identify with them. Needless to say I was quite confused when the dude was talking into his Glade aroma machine.

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 08:30:17 pm
content: Yeah not a fan of these devices. They are literally trojan horses. Tempt people into putting these in their homes but really they spy on you.

author: yada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 08:37:19 pm
content: Quote from: Red Squirrel on May 10, 2017, 08:30:17 pmWelcome to 1984. Imagine what the privacy policy says? I put tape over the camera on my lap top, but wish there was a non destructive way to disable the microphone even though I'm sure I will never use it.

author: Cerebus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2017, 11:41:19 pm
content: Quote from: Red Squirrel on May 10, 2017, 08:30:17 pmWhat, are they made by Greeks, left outside Troy and horse shaped? I think all of those would be necessary preconditions for aliteralTrojan Horse.[Somebody has to do this job, or in twenty years time we're going to have to literally erase the dictionary entry formetaphoricallyand put the entry forliterallyin its place.]

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 12:14:22 am
content: You could write a book...."Metaphors and the Mystery of their Literal Origins"

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 01:16:04 am
content: Quote from: Cerebus on May 10, 2017, 11:41:19 pmWell they are a modern day trojan horse.The old style trojan was basically a "cool thing" in it's time and the city wanted it when they saw it so they welcomed it in. Now it's gadgets like this.

author: yada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 01:46:47 am
content: Quote from: Red Squirrel on May 11, 2017, 01:16:04 amIt masquerades itself as an air freshener and instead emitting smells it emits data streams of your private conversations to the google servers where its packaged into nice sized bits of targeted ad revenue.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 02:21:28 am
content: Put one in the bathroom and let it spy

author: rdl
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 02:33:44 am
content: People pay for this thing? Seriously?I think we need a new definition for insanity.

author: t_ryner
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 03:36:57 am
content: The built in spyware allows you to just ask it. (don't quote me on that though).

author: yada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 04:04:22 am
content: Quote from: Bud on May 11, 2017, 02:21:28 amIf it had a smell detector I would share that with google.I bet for an extra 9.95$ a month you can buy privacy where it limits its amount of spying it does. Because Google cares about your privacy.

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 06:04:01 am
content: OH HELL NO! Not more IOT! Before I even read this thread...HEY PHOTON! We have a product that requires imediate destruction with HV!It must be terminated before it makes our homes reek the stench of! The sofware on shit like this should be classified as a computer virus!Okover...now I'll actually read this thread...EDIT: I love how this thread agrees with me!EDIT AGAIN: I also love how the whole internet agrees it looks like an air freshener. But in order for it to work to release it's smell the top must be properly (forcefully) unscrewed from the bottom.

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 08:57:23 am
content: I love how people bitch and moan about privacy but spend money on crap like this (and I am generalising here because I'd like to think EEVblog members are a little smarter than the average crowd).Take the recent Census in Australia -- People boycotted it or provided false information in the name of privacy, yet they are more than happy to share their entire lives with Facebook and the rest of the internet, and stuff their house full of gadgets which can monitor their movements, capture their images and listen to every spoken word (or has the potential to).Think of all the devices these days that have cameras and/or microphones that really don't need to... Televisions, wireless speakers, this new Google gadget, even bloody fruit juice makers! The data people just give away freely is unbelievable. Not to mention these devices are only as good for as long as their manufacturer is still in business (anyone remember the Chumby?)

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 11:39:40 am
content: Mr. Photonicinduction definitely needs to sort out this 'refill' businessWould any EEVites in the UK have a warehouse kitted out with girthy 3 phase power they can offer,for a fun filled afternoon ?

author: yada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 08:24:42 pm
content: Quote from: Cyberdragon on May 11, 2017, 06:04:01 amDoes he post on this board? I have seen mikeselectricstuff which is cool. do the youtube people hang out on forums together?

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 10:12:12 pm
content: Quote from: yada on May 11, 2017, 08:24:42 pmA LOT of them do frequent here, and use their youtube names

author: Don Hills
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 11:11:11 pm
content: Quote from: yada on May 11, 2017, 04:04:22 amBeen done:

author: yada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2017, 06:54:38 am
content: Quote from: Don Hills on May 11, 2017, 11:11:11 pmI clicked next to see the conclusion to that comic and got something else:http://imgur.com/gallery/BBSqd

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2017, 08:47:39 am
content: Why do they call a device that actively disperses chemical particles in to the air an air refresher?Air polluter would be a better word for it, same category as the electronic sigarettes AFAIAC

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2017, 09:37:10 am
content: This may be bordering towards OFF TOPIC, but why even use these things anyway?If you're not in a submarine(with crappy food causing crew flatulence)JUST OPEN A WINDOW !100% Genuine 24/7 Air Freshener and...FREE!!!!!!If you're not sure about that, just Google it

author: yada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2017, 06:46:22 am
content: Quote from: Electro Detective on May 12, 2017, 09:37:10 amBecause people are dirty and lazy. Why unclog the garbage disposal when you can just install a glade plug in? Why wash the couch covers when you can fibreeze? No just spend money and band aid the problem. Its a major part of many countries economy. The whole thing would collapse if people stopped buying shit they didn't need and couldn't afford on credit.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2017, 02:05:52 am
content: Quote from: yada on May 17, 2017, 06:46:22 amLOL, 100% on the money, no contest !

author: yada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 04:26:32 pm
content: Quote from: Electro Detective on May 18, 2017, 02:05:52 amIts like the "Swiffer" it just pushes the dirt around then you have to throw away the bit on the end. You still have to sweep or vacuum up the dirt. Why add an extra step that costs money and generates waste? Because marketing that's why. Its like Carfax a useless product that every dealer has to have now because there have been so many commercials. Sweet your used car has had exactly: one owner, one oil change, and one hundred thousand miles. I would rather have the car with multiple owners because the chances of one of them not taking care of it are less. What the car fax is useful for and no consumer knows this; is to see if the car was sold at an auction multiple times in a row. That indicates a dealer bought it realized they couldn't make money off it and brought it back to the auction for a smaller loss. Eventually a dishonest dealer will get it and try to pawn it off on you.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2017, 01:31:59 am
content: Quote from: yada on May 28, 2017, 04:26:32 pmThanks, I didn't realise there was so much gadget crap around to relieve slackers of their cashIt's more fun IMO:opening windows (house and PC) for fresh air and less Mac beachball fun,unclogging blocked smelly drains (with rubber gloves and clothes peg on the nose) I mean HOW many times would you do that? maybe once in years?cleaning/servicing the smelly vacuum cleaner and getting the carpet dust free, as good as the improved suction will allow,i.e. if the house has a weird smell when using it, it's time to clean the sucker and change the bag etcor enjoy breathing in the filthy fine particles belching out of the vacs inards and blocked filter etc and the nasal assault you just kicked up from the carpet coming at ya!put covers on porous/cloth furniture to protect against dirty pets and some humansand I get any car purchase inspected first by my mechanic, a professional honest tech, who is content with repeat work.(and won't stoop on principle to be the typical shifty dishonest pos grease monkey, with expensive 'habits')If the seller won't agree to an inspection with cash on the spot if the car checks ok, tell the seller to keep their lemonPeople using these half assed gadgets to escape kiddie work and proper sanitation practices are1. wasting money2. forcing themselves to be 'chore' challenged and rely either on others, or purchase throwaway wank devices3. dumbasses and suckers4. unaware The Jetsons is a just a great cartoon show from the 1960s, and life should not attempt to imitate art in this context5. I think I missed one, so please watch this space