Remember when going to a friend's house meant having a beer and watching the game? It's not so simple anymore...
Houses have moved, microwaves are no longer the most technologically advanced thing under the roof. While your best friend's house may seem like the coolest place on Earth thanks to a dazzling array of the latest gadgets, the reality is that from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, your privacy may be under threat. attack. 2014 Who Might Have Lost Five Privacy Violations In 2014 Who Might Have Lost Numerous publications reveled in the private lives of celebrities in 2014, a year in which the general public also stood out. Can we learn something from these gaps? Read more.
Let's take a virtual tour of your friend's smart home:
Whether you arrive on foot or by car, your privacy could already be compromised before you set foot inside the gate or door.
There are several devices on the market that provide facial recognition Facial Recognition:How does it work and who is watching? Facial recognition:How does it work and who is watching? How much is your face worth? Read more and access control:Chui is one, DoorBot is another. They are slightly different from each other, but Chui is possibly the more impressive of the two.
Chui says to make a "socially intelligent" home. The owner can receive real-time notifications (including an image and timestamp) about who is at their door, regardless of where they are in the world. They can also set a “Do Not Disturb” for the postman or a package delivery, and you can let them talk to whoever is at their door through their mobile phone.
As a guest, this system allows you to perform an interesting test to see what your friend trusts:if your friend adds his photo to the software, he will automatically open the door for you without you having to ring the doorbell!
So you've negotiated the minefield of entry, and you're safely sitting at the dinner table, awaiting culinary delights from your friends. You might think you can kick back and enjoy some alone time while he finishes one of his best recipes in the kitchen. No time? Cook Quick Meals With These 12 Recipe Sites For Everyone No time? Make Quick Meals With These 12 Recipe Sites For Everyone These cooking resources offer tasty recipes for beginners that taste great and cover a wide selection of foods. Quick recipes keep things simple. Read More
In fact, not only are you not alone, but your plate can spy on you. An example of such a plate is being developed by Fitly, a Philadelphia-based company. Their Kickstarter campaign for the "SmartPlate" has a goal of $100,000, and if successful, their product will test everything you eat.
The board will have three digital cameras and image recognition technology, and the data will be sent to the corresponding application on the smartphone. No longer will you be able to sneak away a bread roll or a few nachos without your friend realizing you're losing your appetite.
Perhaps your friend has burned the mentioned recipe and needs help in the kitchen. You're not safe yet, and you should be especially vigilant if he asks you to stir something on the stove.
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It has three components; the button itself (which supposedly fits any stove), a temperature gauge for the pan, and the associated app that tracks all cooking disturbances and can adjust the temperature with the push of a button.
If her friend has one of these, she'll know exactly what he's doing while helping cook. If it's your fault that the rice is too dry, the pot of meat burns, or the steamed vegetables are cold, he can prove it was you and you won't have a leg to stand on.
Dinner was ruined and you ended up ordering a pizza to go. Finally, you settle in to watch your team march triumphantly to victory without a care in the world. Except, you're still being watched (frankly, after stuffing yourself full of junk food and burning dinner, it's no wonder your friend doesn't really trust you).
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If your friend controls your Smart TV using a voice activation function, there is a good chance that they can “hear” what you and your friend are discussing, and may even share that information with the manufacturer or third parties.
You have been warned.
One thing we haven't addressed in our virtual tour is what happens to your children. If you and your friend have a toddler of a similar age, you may choose to leave them alone with some toys while you meet in another part of the house.
Aside from the obvious security dangers of doing this, how harmful is it from a privacy perspective?
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The problem here is clear:it would be incredibly easy for a hacker to access the toy's webcam. It would allow them to capture video (which could include photos of you or your personal data), or view live video remotely, so they know your schedule and when your home is vacant.
It turned out that his visit was a nightmare. Burnt food, an annoying friend, and a TV that knows your financial situation. You have to go home quickly.
He says goodbye to his friend and heads down the driveway, but his privacy is still not secure. Your friend is so desperate to see you get out that he immediately heads inside to check his Arlo security cameras.
The cameras are completely wireless, record HD-quality footage, are weatherproof, have night vision, and even have motion detectors. It means they can be used for a variety of purposes other than just security (like baby and pet monitoring). Naturally, the output from all cameras is streamed directly to your mobile device.
You are furious. Your former best friend is now your greatest enemy. He blamed you for everything and made your visit totally awkward. It's time for revenge.
Revenge is best served cold, so a few months later, he's sneaking out for a date night with his ex-friend's partner. 8 apps every couple should use. 8 apps every couple should use. These apps are meant to help you with your partner. others - range from keeping in touch, to trying new things, and everything in between. Give them a try! Read more . Unfortunately, you forgot how high-tech your home is.
Its Zigbee motion sensor resonates with you immediately. It can detect movement in any room it is installed in and can trigger lights, sirens and other electronics to turn on and alert the owner.
Fortunately, it also has other less nefarious uses, for example, it could turn on a light automatically when your child gets out of bed, turn on a floodlight when a car pulls into the driveway, or turn on the air conditioner in the middle of the night if it's too hot. heat.
As you flee the scene of your crime and your friend chases you down the street, you wistfully reminisce about the days when you and him watched the game and drank beer together, without your smart home monitoring your every move.
Final Score - Smart Home 1, You 0.
Do you have a friend with a high-tech house? What does it look like? Do you worry about your own privacy when you go to visit? What about our story - too far fetched or a sign of things to come??
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