Like many IT people I see "The Internet of Things" as a REALLY stupid idea: Let's buy a bunch of devices made by the lowest bidder with no serious concept of security and connect it to our home network. Hilarity ensues...
Do I NEED a "smart" refrigerator and thermostat? Do I need to be able to control my lights from my phone? Do I need to possibly expose all these things to nefarious hackers?
This article brings up even more disturbing issues with having everything connected to the Internet. In many respects you won't have control of the devices you own and pay for. It's already happening with cell phones.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/10/11/the-in ... es-things/
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“The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.” - Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez
“The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.” - Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez
I see this being embraced by utility companies. They will sell us smart appliances with the caveat that they get to control them all under the guise of saving us money.
I don't need a refrigerator texting me that my milk is bad. I can figure that out for myself. I did think the thermostat was a good idea but why get one connected when I could just buy a programmable one and set it up.
I don't need a refrigerator texting me that my milk is bad. I can figure that out for myself. I did think the thermostat was a good idea but why get one connected when I could just buy a programmable one and set it up.
I have to admit that I love having the Nest thermostat in my home. It's been working great and provides us with monthly reports on the # of hours the A/C runs. Plus when you've been out all day, it's nice to be able to grab your phone, pull up the app and when you're about 10 mins away, switch from AWAY to HOME so you have a nice cool house waiting for you.
It's the only device that "Internet" tat I've installed. I refuse to do that with my home security, front door, garage door or any of those other things that can possibly let someone into my home. Screw that.
Plus I always have the option to not use the WiFi on the Nest but I doubt I will.
It's the only device that "Internet" tat I've installed. I refuse to do that with my home security, front door, garage door or any of those other things that can possibly let someone into my home. Screw that.
Plus I always have the option to not use the WiFi on the Nest but I doubt I will.
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This one is pretty disturbing... http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/09/24/ ... -that-car/
Putting GPS trackers and remote disable switches into cars as condition of loan
Spireon says it can help lenders identify signs of trouble by analyzing data on a borrower’s behavior. Lenders using Spireon’s software can create “geo-fences” that alert them if borrowers are no longer traveling to their regular place of employment — a development that could affect a person’s ability to repay the loan.
Putting GPS trackers and remote disable switches into cars as condition of loan
Spireon says it can help lenders identify signs of trouble by analyzing data on a borrower’s behavior. Lenders using Spireon’s software can create “geo-fences” that alert them if borrowers are no longer traveling to their regular place of employment — a development that could affect a person’s ability to repay the loan.
<a href="http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=123" target="_blank" >Heatware</a>
Wow.
I think it's a great idea for lender who loan to subprime customers but there's the privacy concerns.
At least that one guy isn't an ass about it and tries to work with people before disabling their vehicles, which he at least does when it's safe to do so.
I think it's a great idea for lender who loan to subprime customers but there's the privacy concerns.
At least that one guy isn't an ass about it and tries to work with people before disabling their vehicles, which he at least does when it's safe to do so.
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