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  • Amazon Echo vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop with always-on microphone

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    anantksundaram said:
    Not a fan of Echo, and chances are zero I'll be getting one anytime, but c'mon, this is a non-story. One, it needs physical access. Two, it can still be muted physically. 

    That's not a hack. Heck, it would be simpler for someone to install a bug in your house if they were that desperate. 
    Finally, a sane person speaking some logical thinking. 
    smaffei

  • Amazon Echo vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop with always-on microphone

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    SpamSandwich said:
    Gee, who could've seen this coming?  /s
    Gee, when an exploit for an Apple device that REQUIRES physical access comes out, people like you dismiss it completely, but the SAME thing on a competitor device and the world is ending. 


    smaffei

  • Apple reveals 4K and HDR plans in iTunes, hinting revamped Apple TV may arrive soon

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    lkrupp said:
    Can we settle an ongoing argument about 4K streaming? How much bandwidth is recommended for reliable 4K streaming? I have seen figures of around 20mbps. Now what is the average bandwidth available in the U.S. right now? I myself have a 12mbps DSL line so I am assuming 4K streaming would be useless to me, especially if other devices were consuming bandwidth online at the same time. And while we're at it my DSL line is 1mbps upstream. Using an online bandwidth calculator I figured it would take 120 hours to upload 50GB of my Photos library. This makes cloud computing a non-starter for me and I assume millions of others.
    Sorry about your service. It shouldn’t be like that if we had real competition in the US. I’m lucky to have 300/30 so I don’t have those issues. Hopefully soon you can upgrade. 
    sansjahbladelolliver

  • Apple reveals 4K and HDR plans in iTunes, hinting revamped Apple TV may arrive soon

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    cali said:
    I've slowed down on buying movies because of this. How much will Apple/studios charge to upgrade our content? Upgrading our library for free would be awesome and simple.

    A new Apple TV with 4K gaming will be amazing and convince a few gamers to buy.
    That’s why I buy 4K UHD movies so that I can watch them now on Vudu and whenever Apple decides to finally release a 4K Apple TV I’ll get my first Apple TV. 
    doozydozen

  • iRobot CEO insists company won't sell Roomba home data [u]

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    teaearlegreyhot said:
    Forget selling the data, I ALSO wouldn't want the data to be GIVEN away.  Nor do I want it to become accessible to Google, when Google buys iRobot.  In short, I don't want iRobot to be transmitting ANY data outside of my home.  The data belongs to ME, not to them.  They should not have it AT ALL.

    Far too many companies are able to "buy" data simply by buying the company that holds the data.  Happens all the time.  Should be stopped!

    Similarly, this is why there will be no Alexa in my home.  Ever.
    So you’re fine with sending your info to Apple so they can make products they sell to you better, but when this company goes with the same line that Apple does and wants info to make the products better you don’t want that? You don’t make sense. 
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