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re: Alexa and smart home stuff is awesome!! (Share tips and tricks inside)
Posted on 1/24/19 at 11:14 am to TigerinATL
Posted on 1/24/19 at 11:14 am to TigerinATL
I agree with most of what your saying . Lets not argue about specifics , Atleast we can agree there is a problem while others dismiss it as this tin foil hat conspiracy. Your data is big money to some and a means of control to others and to think they are not actively try to get such data is insanity.
A device , in your home that's listening to everything 24-7 is insanity .
A device , in your home that's listening to everything 24-7 is insanity .
This post was edited on 1/24/19 at 11:20 am
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Posted on 1/24/19 at 11:27 am to DreauxB2015
Does anyone here realize a smart phone does the exact same thing?
Posted on 1/24/19 at 11:39 am to Chimlim
Exactly.
But people have flip phones for that reason.. like that prevents it.
But people have flip phones for that reason.. like that prevents it.
Posted on 1/24/19 at 11:42 am to Chimlim
We do . I rock a fabulous late 90's style flip phone paid for by my job . Its neither smart nor glamorous but it gets the job done . 
Not sure about others but with iphones - all the spying features - siri - location services , etc can be turned off . Not sure id still trust that but its better than being integrated into your home and listening 24-7 like Alexa etc. You can also just turn the phone off . Not sure how turning off Alexa would work with some having it all integrated to turn your shower on when you pass a towel by it and all.
Not sure about others but with iphones - all the spying features - siri - location services , etc can be turned off . Not sure id still trust that but its better than being integrated into your home and listening 24-7 like Alexa etc. You can also just turn the phone off . Not sure how turning off Alexa would work with some having it all integrated to turn your shower on when you pass a towel by it and all. This post was edited on 1/24/19 at 11:50 am
Posted on 1/24/19 at 11:48 am to pwejr88
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like that prevents it.
So now where getting somewhere . Admitting "it" exist. Seems like my job here is done .
Cherish your privacy baw . Don't just let them have it without asking . This post was edited on 1/24/19 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 1/24/19 at 12:11 pm to DreauxB2015
There’s no avoiding it other than creating laws limiting what companies can do with personal data. They are able to create fairly accurate profiles even on off the grid people based on the information your friends give up about you.
Posted on 1/24/19 at 1:13 pm to DreauxB2015
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DreauxB2015
There are many people in the industry that share your concerns, and there are a few competing products that are private like Snips. Of course right now they are nowhere near as easy to set up, nor do they have as much functionality as the Echo or Google Home, but there are people working on these things.
Posted on 1/24/19 at 2:01 pm to Korkstand
It will be interesting to see if Apples' marketing campaign built around privacy is able to make any headway. Their supposed plan is to move as much AI on device as possible. Considering how far behind Siri has fallen they have a lot to prove before they can even think about setting standards in this area, but they did hire away Google's former head of AI to fix Siri.
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