Whirlpool’s “Internet of Things” problem: No one really wants a “smart” washing machineWhirlpool's $1,699 "smart" washing machine boasts Wi-Fi and a colored control screen, can be started from an iPhone app, and will text or email you when your clothes are ready to dry -- in, as Whirlpool prefers, its $1,699 "smart" dryer. But if you're wondering who would want to buy an Internet-enabled washing machine, you're not alone. Even Whirlpool's not so sure. "We’re a little bit of a hammer
