New Verison DVR with mic and camera watches you watch t.v.?

[DeMenTed]

I seem to remember reading the other week there that the patent for this was denied so dont panic yet

 

[G]

Paranoia, Self Destroya

i don't think considering the possibility that all the monitoring and information gathered could be admissible in court in the future would be "paranoid". it seems pretty reasonable to me... unless you have something to suggest otherwise?

Say what you will, a certain level of paranoia is healthy

ntwhtyouknw, i love that statement.

Parsh, I am suggesting that one be more discrete with their
illegal activities if they are afraid of their Smart TV or DVR recording
their actions. My other suggestion is to lay off the drugs for a bit.


The technology was described as being able to detect ambient actions.
Meaning, the camera would detect certain body positions, motions, sounds
which log certain behaviors to give relevant advertisements.

As ridiculous as this may be, I don't think it
these devices would be used to procure evidence, even with a warrant.
This idea borders on NWO-tier conspiracy,
as laughable as the Dark Nexus Illuminati joke being taken seriously.

I won't live my life in fear.

 

[ntwhtyouknw]

It could be taken in that context G, and I don't mean that at all, but realize people will. It's just odd to think one day people might give up their privacy in this way one day. I mean It's on a whole other level from Facebook and cell phones, having a camera on ourselves, for some people most of their time at home?

Just the possibility that anyone could be watching, I'd be more worried about the cable guy.

 

[G]

Oh totally. It is very bizarre and invasive.
I don't doubt the existence of l33t haxx0rz who could
gain existence to virtually any internet enabled camera.
I think we're safe... for now

 

[relent]

Paranoia, Self Destroya

i don't think considering the possibility that all the monitoring and information gathered could be admissible in court in the future would be "paranoid". it seems pretty reasonable to me... unless you have something to suggest otherwise?

Say what you will, a certain level of paranoia is healthy

ntwhtyouknw, i love that statement.

Parsh, I am suggesting that one be more discrete with their
illegal activities if they are afraid of their Smart TV or DVR recording
their actions. My other suggestion is to lay off the drugs for a bit.


The technology was described as being able to detect ambient actions.
Meaning, the camera would detect certain body positions, motions, sounds
which log certain behaviors to give relevant advertisements.

As ridiculous as this may be, I don't think it
these devices would be used to procure evidence, even with a warrant.
This idea borders on NWO-tier conspiracy,
as laughable as the Dark Nexus Illuminati joke being taken seriously.

I won't live my life in fear.

No conspiracy theory here. Nor do I appreciate the implication that I'm "on drugs". I didn't intend to suggest that the device would be used to record illegal activities, only that monitoring would be convenient if your activities triggered some attention in some other way.

Anyway, I agree that no one should be losing sleep over it. But seeing how often people are willing to give up their privacy, then how shocked they are when they're pinched, can be frustrating. The real issue for me isn't the technology, but people who would use it without weighing the implications first. If they still want a Google DVR, then by all means. But at least be informed about it first, you know? It applies to nearly anything.

 

[cyb]

Oh totally. It is very bizarre and invasive.
I don't doubt the existence of l33t haxx0rz who could
gain existence to virtually any internet enabled camera.
I think we're safe... for now

The worrying bit is that some of those 'l33t hax0rz' are currently working for the government as 'cyber security experts' in return for Not going to jail for their haxing offenses...it's how they recruit/blackmail the finest coding minds. They will do as they are told...
And don't think that 'Any' privacy law will stop the 'System' spying on you through that camera...'if they want to'...!
They are above that kind of thinking and don't need much of an excuse.
Sure they might need probable cause...so be smart and Don't give them one

Simplest solution is refuse to acquire one of these devices...

Shut your door and keep a low profile...always.

'Just Say Know'