The idea of a connected home, which lets me control every lightbulb, appliance and service running in my house from virtually anywhere, is certainly intriguing. But years after we first began hearing about the Internet of Things and saw loads of products arrive in stores, the concept is still fraught with problems. The latest horror story comes from Petnet, which makes a smart feeder for pets that you can set up to periodically dispense treats for your cats and dogs. It’s certainly a clever idea for easing the task of managing your pet’s eating habits and sticking to a rigid…

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