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Peloton Treadmill Owners Will be Able to Run Again Without a Subscription

posted by martyb on Friday August 06 2021, @09:51AM   Printer-friendly
from the internet-of-things-you-don't-actually-own dept.

DannyB writes:

Peloton treadmill owners will be able to run again without a subscription:

After a spate of accidents on its Tread+ treadmill, Peloton temporarily moved the basic running mode of Tread+ behind a paywall so non-authorized users couldn't gain access. Now, all users will be able to use the "Just Run" feature without a subscription [...]

[...] after several reports of injuries and one death. The company subsequently released a software update that required a passcode to use the basic running mode, but the feature was only available to subscribers.

[...] The Tread Lock feature locks the device if you haven't used the treadmill in 45 seconds and aren't in a class. You then need to input a four-digit code before it can be used again.

[...] While the update was inconvenient for non-subscribers who purchased the $4,000+ devices, Peloton did make it possible to do basic running without paying.

Putting the primary function of an expensive product behind a paywall is a way to prevent accidents.

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  • (Score: -1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @11:09AM (4 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @11:09AM (#1163997)

    > the middle of the night, when it is not advisable to be outside.

    Welcome to America, land of the free (if you can afford it).

    Meanwhile in the civilised world, we have a crime level so that we aren't afraid to go out at night.

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  • (Score: 2) by EJ on Friday August 06 2021, @11:14AM (2 children)

    by EJ (2452) on Friday August 06 2021, @11:14AM (#1164002)

    It's not about fear. It's about not getting hit by a car, attacked by nocturnal animals, bitten by mosquitos, etc.

    It's not a good idea to go out running at night for many logical reasons.

    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @03:25PM (1 child)

      by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @03:25PM (#1164061)

      Running with an AK-47 is awkward.

      • (Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @04:41PM

        by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @04:41PM (#1164092)

        Not so much as you might think. Actually, it's the 50 pounds or more inside the backpack, and the duty belt with another 30 pounds of gear that makes running awkward. But then, running ain't for sissies.

  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @10:44PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @10:44PM (#1164203)

    Yes! America is indeed the land of the free!

    You just have to submit the right forms.