somebody wrote:
>
> Does this mean they are putting "computers" in toasters now-- even low
> end ones like my $16 one? Or at least more sophisticated electronics
> and possibly microprocessors. Will my next toaster be on the net? I
> hate to think it might get on Facebook or start a blog and start
> posting personal information about me. This one probably has a hidden
> camera and is reporting back to some mother ship, my comings and
> goings and daily habits. Or worse, are toasters the first line ground
> troops of a cyborg alien invasion? I've seen some people with covers
> over their toasters when not in use. Maybe they know something.

You must have bought the Google toaster.
It counts your calories and reports them
to your health insurance provider. Eat
too many bagels and it terminates your
policy.