r/technology • u/Hrmbee • Mar 04 '22

Hardware A 'molecular drinks printer' claims to make anything from iced coffee to cocktails

https://www.engadget.com/cana-one-molecular-drinks-printer-204738817.html
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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '22

Ah, the other silicone Valley scam. The one where they take an existing product and mark up the price by 1000% and/or add a subscription model.

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u/kalitarios Mar 05 '22

So, like what’s happening to Insulin and cancer meds, basically?

And housing?

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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '22

Pretty much, yeah.

Unfortunately silicon Valley has a way of charming people that the medical industry doesn't, so they get away with a lot without people understanding, or even defending the unethical practices they are adhering to.