Since it’s processed on device they don’t (necessarily) need to transmit and store your conversations in some central location. I guess theoretically this could be done in a secure way.

It will still need to pass city inspections as part of the building permit process…

No Candy Crush? Non-starter.

Modern heat pumps continue to function down to -20C or below. If it gets colder than that where you live you can supplement with an auxiliary source for cold days.

I think weight in the wheels is a huge downside of hub motors though? So this kinda takes a middle ground… Unsprung weight is still increased but not nearly as much.

You’re going to want to replace them when they stop getting security updates…