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Smart For Who? Connected Devices And You
- Your vote:
- Yes No
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- Description:
- Your printer is connected to the net, as is your PVR, your phone, your TV, and your home thermostat. Are they working for you and in your best interests? What should we be considering in a world where your phone could be gossiping to your TV behind your back.
- Questions
Answered: -
- What is the state of our connected world today?
- At what rate are we connecting new devices?
- Should I only pay attention to Internet connected devices?
- Why is doing this so appealing?
- Follow the money - who's profiting?
- What kind of world does this create potential for?
- Who's doing the connecting?
- Are we creating a Tower of Babel?
- Isn't this how Skynet gets started?
- How do we greet our new masters?
- Level:
- Beginner
- Category:
- Hardware, Mobile / Wireless, New Technology / Next Generation, Other / Out There, User Experience
- Type:
- Solo
- Event:
- Interactive 2010
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