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Assuming the device doesn't have its own modem and internet connection integrated.
by L_riel 4y ago
Assuming the device doesn't have its own modem and internet connection integrated.
- bornfreddy 4y agoYup. That's my worry - I can block them now, but what do I do when all these devices have their own "WhisperNet"?
- rjsw 4y agoGet your own femtocell.
- myself248 4y agoSo like Sidewalk...
- BizarroLand 4y agoFor that to happen, the value of the data it extracts would have to be greater than the cost of installing and paying for a cellular modem and the data fees over its lifetime. I think most of us aren't worth it, as it would take away from the upfront profit of the machine to add features people aren't told about just to get a few years of "Subject opened left door. Temp 39 degrees. Subject used ice maker." or whatever.
- ridgered4 4y agoI think you're underestimating how cheaply a manufacturer could negotiate a one time fee low bandwidth 5G connection for. If it's setup to only upload in off peak hours it's going to just be free money for wireless carriers. Maybe they'll double dip and buy the data for themselves as well. I even saw the newer broadcast TV standard was going to have 2 way communication for ad tech.
- oAlbe 4y agoAnd that the device is incapable of recognising the lack of Internet access and connect to your neighbour open network instead.
- hyperman1 4y agoNot necessary. When not connected for more than a month, a device gets declared insecure and stops its core function or gets annoying until you allow it on the network again. Downloading new firmware is only possible by uploading metrics, and provides all kinds of new 'experiences' of course. In 2 years, a standard fridge will start blinking its inside lights and show 'error' on the temperature display if you don't let it connect.
- jjkaczor 4y agoIf it runs on the their network network and not mine, then any activity will be tied to their IP and the incorrectly correlated with their usage. So - my privacy stays intact as long as I don't link the device ID with my name or personal details (review that warranty card before sending in, does it have unique ID? watermark/non-visible tag) - hmmm, this sounds like a bonus - I get the "smart" features and don't have to worry...