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  • Apple details user privacy, security features built into its CSAM scanning system

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    F_Kent_D said:
    I 100% agree with everyone’s concern and disapproval of this feature. However, I have nothing to hide as far as child pornography or anything of the sort. I have 3 daughters and would rather them not receive any pornographic texts or communication from anyone and this is to help keep that from happening. Todays kids are chatting and messaging no telling who on the online games and I’ve found that one of my daughters was suckered into doing things that shouldn’t have been done as a 10 year old. She’s been warned but I’m unable to warn the other party. I’m not 100% happy about all of this scanning but at the same time I have young girls that if there’s a way to protect them I will accept the protection against sex trafficking and other improper activities via messaging. 
    I have three daughters, too.  This isn’t going to protect them.  No matter what Apple says, it’s scanning our data and potentially flagging it.   Totally unacceptable.  
    xyzzy-xxxmejsricmike54cat52williamlondonentropyselijahgbaconstangdarkvaderbyronl

  • Apple engineers lack optimism about the Apple TV strategy, claims report

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    foregoneconclusion said:
    LOL...what "strategy" do Amazon and Roku have for hardware? They're selling iterations of the same tech they've always sold. 
    Roku is built into millions and of TV’s.   Amazon uses their hardware to support digital sales.  Both are pretty dominant.  I’d say they have sound strategies.  
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  • Apple engineers lack optimism about the Apple TV strategy, claims report

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    GeorgeBMac said:
    crowley said:
    As people migrate away from cable to streaming, Apple TV -- at least a good, quality Apple TV -- is and will be needed more than ever.
    In addition, Apple could (and I think should) also produce a Dolby Atmos system that ties into it.   They should also be looking at gaming consoles to challenge XBox and Playstation.

    But, Apple seems to be befuddled by the home:
    -- Their Homekit doesn't seem to have much interest or direction from management
    -- Their Apple TV doesn't seem to get much interest or direction either.
    -- Then instead of expanding and enhancing Homepod, they killed it.

    Apple has so much cash that they are literally giving it away.  But they won't invest in products to enhance the home despite so much potential there.

    But it's also contradictory:  They are investing Billions into Apple TV+   But, what are people supposed to watch it on?  Comcast cable?
    Lot's of TVs now come with an TV app built in.  And there's a PlayStation app for TV.  And a fair few Mac and iOS devices out there.

    Yeh, I knew about the smart TVs that could run Apple TV+.  But the ones I've seen were pretty crappy -- but they were also early models.   They've probably improved since then.

    I didn't know about PlayStation.
    I have a recent one that runs it fine.  Not as good as an AppleTV 4K.  But good enough and better than my older ATV 4 (which is not 4K).  
    GeorgeBMacwatto_cobra

  • Hands on: Azio Izo wireless keyboard set is an attractive, functional addition to your des...

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    It looks like the keyboard a certain orange billionaire might use.  
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  • Florida governor signs bill to curb 'big tech censorship' of politics

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    StrangeDays said:
    Pure nonsense that will fail. The 1A prevents government from forcing private platforms to publish what they don't want to publish. Just like a billboard company isn't compelled to publish your wonk manifesto if they don't want to, neither does Twitter. 

    Thankfully, Twitter & Apple & etc have clear rules -- advocate harm and you get booted. It's not a "But muh free speech!" issue in the slightest.

    Handy chart:


    What will fail?  The law? Did you actually read it?  Because it's pretty specific.  The legislature passed a bill that lays out the specific behaviors (e.g. censoring, banning, de-listing) and how they have harmed Floridians.  It requires notifications and documentation if such actions are taken.  It lays out penalties.  It's not a 1st Amendment issue...it's a law that Florida now has.  Whether it stands up in court remains to be seen.  Obviously the tech companies will fight it.  
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