[TheDauthi]

My first pass through the title was "Those windshield wipers shouldn't need to be internet-connected."

Thankfully, the article did clear that up, but the fact that my brain didn't even think, "that's a stupid idea that no one would buy that" is a bit depressing.

[askvictor]

But then how would you alert people that their wiper blades are wearing down, and automatically ship them new ones?

[Propelloni]

Well, obviously, your car can count cycles on the electromotor moving the wipers. Then you apply statistical wear and tear, maybe even geofenced, and your car orders new wipers. Same with tires. Simple as pie ;)

BTW, I would have zero interest in that feature.