A computer scientist recently discovered that a connected Keurig coffee maker at his parents’ home had transmitted 1 terabyte of data in just ten days. Although most of this data remained within the home network, it caused significant Wi-Fi signal saturation, making the network unstable. The technology expert, known by the pseudonym Nomad on the social network X, described the issue as a software malfunction related to an unnecessary smart device. He immediately unplugged the machine to avoid further network risks. The incident highlights the potential pitfalls and technical problems associated with the proliferation of everyday connected objects. Nomad discovered the unusual network activity while managing his parents' internet connection. He noticed that their Keurig model K-Supreme SMART had sent a terabyte of data in just ten days, which he found alarming. He posted about it on X, writing: "Hello uh, @Keurig, but what could a COFFEE MACHINE possibly send, let me check... A F***ING TERABYTE OF DATA IN 10 DAYS !?!? I'm unplugging it right away. I'll buy my parents a new coffee machine." He explained that the coffee maker was a purchase made by his parents, not him. After the message went viral, Nomad conducted a deeper technical investigation. He found that most of the data traffic remained within the local network and did not escape to the internet. However, the internal data flow generated by the device was so heavy that it saturated the Wi-Fi access point. He decided not to keep the device connected, stating: "It's not worth keeping connected an IoT device capable of malfunctioning and causing such saturation." The incident sparked online reactions and reignited the debate on the usefulness of everyday connected devices. Many users questioned the need for Wi-Fi-connected appliances, with one commenting: "It's really scandalous! The idea of connecting everything to the Internet is simply ridiculous. Seriously, my toilet's flush doesn't need Wi-Fi." Critics argue that devices like coffee makers, washing machines, and refrigerators do not require internet connectivity to function effectively. They point out that a coffee maker, for example, typically requires direct human interaction, making remote control unnecessary. Others humorously suggested that traditional kitchen tools like the Moka pot are less prone to network issues. Beyond the perceived uselessness of these devices, the sheer volume of data transmitted has raised concerns about network stability and the risk of exhausting a household's monthly internet plan. Users have also expressed worries about the collection of personal data, targeted advertising, and the possibility of security vulnerabilities or infection by a network of hacked devices, known as a botnet. Some found the data usage so extreme that they joked the coffee maker was downloading more information than the entire 1990s generation combined or that it was constantly updating Java.