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> Google Assistant built in https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/shield/ https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/shield/ Being internet connected is one thing (which it looks go
by cmroanirgo 6y ago
> Google Assistant built in
https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/shield/ https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/shield/
Being internet connected is one thing (which it looks good for), but having an active mic in the room is a whole other level of "no thanks" from me.
- scrollaway 6y agoSo disable/don't use it? It doesn't even actively listen for "ok google", it only listens if you hit the assistant key. If you ever have an android phone in your home, it's exactly the same thing (except the phone actively listens by default). Edit: Also, for fucks sake, context. The person I'm replying to is talking about getting his parents a SmartTV (way worse privacy-wise than Google), for the convenience factor.
- canofbars 6y agoAnd then they forget to update it or nvidia discontinues it and someone hacks in to it and your room mic gets posted on one of those open ip camera lists. This is not some tin foil hat idea. You can go on reddit and browse peoples personal spaces being broadcast for everyone to see.
- scrollaway 6y ago… how does a mic that is embedded in a remote control turn into a camera?
- canofbars 6y agoI don't mean that it will become a camera, but that it will be listed along side them. "Listen to this random persons living room / bedroom" makes for some entertainment for others.
- scrollaway 6y agoOk but again how does that help OP who needs something better than a smart TV to give to their parents? Be pragmatic.