Big Brother alert: Cameras in the cable box to monitor TV viewers

[chrisj1968]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/17/big-brother-alert-cameras-cable-box-monitor-tv-vie/

 

 

It hardly gets more Orwellian than this. New technology would allow cable companies to peer directly into television watchers' homes and monitor viewing habits and reactions to product advertisements.

The technology would come via the cable box, and at least one lawmaker on Capitol Hill is standing in opposition.

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So now do you see what I have been saying about recent revelations about the Xboxone Kinect system? this is getting crazy. this is just your new cable boxes supposedly on the way..

[Hum]

This is why there is duct tape ... :ninja:

[ahhell]

Change the link at the top of your post.  You linked the print version which actually tries to print the bloody thing.  :crazy:

 

Also, keep reaching on the "Kinect is the devil". 

[chrisj1968]

I'd use spray paint.. But Microsoft on the same issue said the same thing. I'd guess though the GOV would outlaw duct tape because we'd infringe on corporate rights somehow :laugh:

Fixed the link. that was the link I got is all.. rough customers around here..

[exotoxic]

This is why there is duct tape ... :ninja:

 

They could easily code it so if it detects nothing it shuts down.

[Atomic Wanderer Chicken]

Hmmm, that's why there is clear black plastic on the cable boxes and my TiVo. I will try shinning a flashlight in and see.  :laugh:

[Louisifer]

*tapes a picture of me disliking what I'm seeing over the camera*

 

That should restore privacy while giving every advert negative feedback :P

[DocM]

They could easily code it so if it detects nothing it shuts down.

What can be coded can be hacked to play a continuous horse p0rn loop ;)

[Growled Member]

The future looks scarier all the time.

[neufuse Veteran]

oh BS this is nothing different then the network connected printers sending a duplicate copy of everything printed back to the NSA stuff... </s>

[JonnyLH]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/17/big-brother-alert-cameras-cable-box-monitor-tv-vie/

 

 

So now do you see what I have been saying about recent revelations about the Xboxone Kinect system? this is getting crazy. this is just your new cable boxes supposedly on the way..

Shut up.

 

Are you on a laptop right now, whats that webcam and microphone array sat on top of the lid which can be easily transmitted to someone with a virus. 

[Praetor]

i can't see this passing; i mean if my underage son / daughter is dreesing in front of the TV and the cable box records that, isn't that child pr0n? :rofl:

Shut up.

 

Are you on a laptop right now, whats that webcam and microphone array sat on top of the lid which can be easily transmitted to someone with a virus. 

yeah that's totally the same.. /s :laugh: :rolleyes:

[FloatingFatMan]

What can be coded can be hacked to play a continuous horse p0rn loop ;)

 

2girls1cup. :p

[Hum]

Maybe I'll just start watching TV naked -- that ought to stop it. :shifty:

[Original Poster]

They could easily code it so if it detects nothing it shuts down.

just put a picture of someones face infront of it ...always looking disappointed

[Hum]

Shut up.

 

Are you on a laptop right now, whats that webcam and microphone array sat on top of the lid which can be easily transmitted to someone with a virus. 

I've never removed the protective plastic strip covering the camera -- nor have the cam drivers running. :p

just put a picture of someones face infront of it ...always looking disappointed

:shifty:

[123456789A]

What can be coded can be hacked to play a continuous horse p0rn loop ;)