I never really thought about it before, but "robust caller ID authentication" is all of a sudden striking me as an authoritarian choke point that *could* be used to prevent the politically disfavoured from communicating. I get a lot of spam calls so it's annoying. But is that the right solution?
I guess we can add "uncontrollable propaganda outlet" to the litany of reasons why everyone should either disconnect entirely or drastically reduce social media consumption.
That being said, the statement "The idea of needing a new law to make a form of hacking illegal may seem counterintuitive, " seems a bit loaded. I'm not sure if all hacking should automatically be assumed to be illegal. Would this even be hacking or are we to assume 'everything nefarious done via computer is hacking'.
I am very excited about the BQ device but I like the suggestion about the Surface Pro 2. However, I have heard that there are issues with wifi on the Surface 2 causing the machine to lock up.
I don't see anywhere on the BQ's specs where it says it's running a different version of Ubuntu. Would it not be the same as what's installed on the desktop (apart from the UI, maybe)?
I've owned a number of thinkpads since the mid 90's. great machines. I'm thinking about buying a new laptop now and would be all over a thinkpad with retro styling.
".. the response rate has fallen to 8 percent. "Our old paradigm has broken down, and we haven't figured out how to replace it..."
Here's a crazy idea: let's have everyone vote, and then see what the results are before we report on it?
Or even weirder: instead of micromanaging a candidate's positions based on what they think the public wants to hear, have the candidate state what they actually think, and let the public judge them (shock!) on their actual beliefs? Do they even remember what they think themselves still?
Between this and the privacy invasions I'd say there is no place for these TV's in my home. And I really wouldn't want to hang out in other people's homes if they had them, either. This application of technology needs to die in a fire.
It says that they are analyzing audio. I took that to mean that they have a microphone that will listen to what you are watching.
The nielsen ratings wikipedia article says they gather data via ether a viewer diary or a 'set meter' device attached to the TV. I'm betting they'll put microphones in the set meters (if they're not there already) to listen for audio signals like those little beeps that you sometimes hear on Pandora songs. I guess I always thought those beeps were an anti-piracy feature but they could be a privacy concern - what would stop a content provider from inserting uniquely mixed beeps of varying pitch and pattern to identify and track specific viewers via audio?
I agree. I've used a lot of heart monitors over the years. Some can transmit data to a computer (through a connection with the watch/receiver) to be used for tracking one's stats. Those models are pretty pricey, I doubt a school would want parents to purchase them. Unless there was some guidance from the school on which model to purchase or what functionality was required, they probably should just get the cheapest model on the market. It doesn't look like they are trying to pull a Gatica-esque stunt here.
A simple heart monitor setup is comprised of the chest strap and watch/receiver and can be had for well under $60. IMHO, it's a great idea to get kids familiar with these things. They are probably the single best tool for making one's exercise as effective as it can be without over-exerting.
... of the quote at the bottom of the page as of 8:55AM (EST):
"It's not against any religion to want to dispose of a pigeon. -- Tom Lehrer, "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park"
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MOD PARENT UP!!! lol so true
I never really thought about it before, but "robust caller ID authentication" is all of a sudden striking me as an authoritarian choke point that *could* be used to prevent the politically disfavoured from communicating. I get a lot of spam calls so it's annoying. But is that the right solution?
someone please tag this as 'advertisement'
I guess we can add "uncontrollable propaganda outlet" to the litany of reasons why everyone should either disconnect entirely or drastically reduce social media consumption.
Mod parent up!
kind of pushing the edge of what makes a story 'round here.
...but they do grind.
No smart tv's in my house, no echo or google home either.
mod parent up!
Using feedly now that the original Google reader is gone. We need a slashdot poll asking this question
ransomware absolutely sucks.
That being said, the statement "The idea of needing a new law to make a form of hacking illegal may seem counterintuitive, " seems a bit loaded. I'm not sure if all hacking should automatically be assumed to be illegal. Would this even be hacking or are we to assume 'everything nefarious done via computer is hacking'.
TFA, that is
LOL, too much of a sports analogy for this crowd. TFO is entertaining, but not nearly as much as the confusion in this discussion thread :)
I am very excited about the BQ device but I like the suggestion about the Surface Pro 2. However, I have heard that there are issues with wifi on the Surface 2 causing the machine to lock up. I don't see anywhere on the BQ's specs where it says it's running a different version of Ubuntu. Would it not be the same as what's installed on the desktop (apart from the UI, maybe)?
I have to admit that I was drawn in by the (misread) headline " First Pedantic Dual Hand Transplant Recipient"
It's early here, I need my coffee.
I've owned a number of thinkpads since the mid 90's. great machines. I'm thinking about buying a new laptop now and would be all over a thinkpad with retro styling.
".. the response rate has fallen to 8 percent. "Our old paradigm has broken down, and we haven't figured out how to replace it..."
Here's a crazy idea: let's have everyone vote, and then see what the results are before we report on it?
Or even weirder: instead of micromanaging a candidate's positions based on what they think the public wants to hear, have the candidate state what they actually think, and let the public judge them (shock!) on their actual beliefs? Do they even remember what they think themselves still?
I know, I'm so old-fashioned.
Mod parent up! oh, I wish I had mod points....
wow, first Anthem BCBS, and now Premera BCBS.
Between this and the privacy invasions I'd say there is no place for these TV's in my home. And I really wouldn't want to hang out in other people's homes if they had them, either. This application of technology needs to die in a fire.
It says that they are analyzing audio. I took that to mean that they have a microphone that will listen to what you are watching.
The nielsen ratings wikipedia article says they gather data via ether a viewer diary or a 'set meter' device attached to the TV. I'm betting they'll put microphones in the set meters (if they're not there already) to listen for audio signals like those little beeps that you sometimes hear on Pandora songs. I guess I always thought those beeps were an anti-piracy feature but they could be a privacy concern - what would stop a content provider from inserting uniquely mixed beeps of varying pitch and pattern to identify and track specific viewers via audio?
the offending language in Sec. 14219 of the farm bill seems to first appear in H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 which was sponsored by Rep. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn.
Send him a message here: http://collinpeterson.house.go...
My vote for this one, too.
I have a rock that keeps tigers away to sell you ...
Whoa, don't scare the tigers away. You want to keep them around in case someone attacks you with a basket of raspberries.
I agree. I've used a lot of heart monitors over the years. Some can transmit data to a computer (through a connection with the watch/receiver) to be used for tracking one's stats. Those models are pretty pricey, I doubt a school would want parents to purchase them. Unless there was some guidance from the school on which model to purchase or what functionality was required, they probably should just get the cheapest model on the market. It doesn't look like they are trying to pull a Gatica-esque stunt here. A simple heart monitor setup is comprised of the chest strap and watch/receiver and can be had for well under $60. IMHO, it's a great idea to get kids familiar with these things. They are probably the single best tool for making one's exercise as effective as it can be without over-exerting.
... of the quote at the bottom of the page as of 8:55AM (EST): "It's not against any religion to want to dispose of a pigeon. -- Tom Lehrer, "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park"