• Now this is going to far, Kinect’s camera could record data for advertisers
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[b]Microsoft’s Dennis Durkin has stated that Kinect's camera could be used to collect information on players for the purpose of advertising.[/b] [quote] Microsoft has hinted at the Kinect's ability to help advertises target its users by feeding them demographic data, but is it just an idea, or will future users be watched? Everyone who’s attempted any of the dance or sports games for Kinect knows about that horrible part where the game shows you…you. That motion sensor you think you’re controlling? It records everything you’ve been doing, and much to your chagrin, shows you the embarrassing footage. Apparently it’s more than just embarrassing users, it’s spying on them – or rather, might in the future. This isn’t some Y2K-apocalypse-Big Brother tracks-your-passport kind of hunch either. At a conference yesterday a Microsoft executive confirmed to the audience that this is something the company is looking into. Microsoft’s Dennis Durkin said yesterday that Kinect could help the company “be more targeted about what content choices we present; what advertising we present; how to get better feedback and data; about how many people are in a room when an advertisement is shown; how many people are in a room when a game in being played.” As users can see when playing the games, the camera can differentiate between different players, and this can actually extend to judging how much viewers are interested in any given game. Kinect also can record sound, which makes the job even easier. Durkin gave an example, saying if people were watching a sporting event, the camera could see what jerseys they were wearing and deduce what team they support. Then advertisers would be able to specifically tailor to them. While this sounds undeniably creepy, it’s not very different than how Facebook ads work. Users supply information in their accounts and profiles – in some cases, much more than would ever be available to Kinect. Pictures, relationships, complete listings of favorite books, foods, movies, websites, etc. But some could argue that the key difference is a person can control (to a certain degree) precisely what and how much information to make available to the site’s advertisers. If Kinect does begin to use this technology for marketing purposes, you would be automatically offering up (at the very least) your image, sex, general age, and skill level. It might not sound like a lot, but it’s enough for advertisers. If it’s any consolation, marketers would receive this information in the traditional numbers and charts format, versus actual video footage. Don’t destroy your Kinect in an Orwellian-inspired fury just yet though. In response to a Wall Street Journal blog about the matter, Microsoft reassured users today that none of its systems “use any information captured by Kinect for advertising targeting purposes.” They can, but they’re not. Yet. [/quote] [url]http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/kinects-camera-could-record-data-for-advertisers/[/url]
I hear Microsoft can also remotely activate the camera...
Everyone get out their tin foil hats.
I do not a know single person who wants, or even has a slight interest in Kinect, I didn't find out it was out until about a day or two ago. This does not bother me.
Stick a mirror in front of it, better yet, Angle it just right so they can watch the commercials
[i]6079, wake up, It's time for KinectSports.[/i]
Little did we know that the camera has hidden wheels, claws, and a jet thruster that can be remotely activated, thus allowing Microsoft to quickly and silently take over the world over-night with tiny floating cameras.
[QUOTE=OvB;26072067][i]6079, wake up, It's time KinectSports.[/i][/QUOTE] Genius
There's a simple fix to this. [i]Turn the damn thing around when your not using it, Morons.[/i] If something has the ability to record you, then you should probably make sure it isn't to be on the safe side.
[QUOTE=Ridge;26071905]I hear Microsoft can also remotely activate the camera...[/QUOTE] Microsoft owns the Xbox, they can install whatever software they want as an update. This is no different than if I sent you an exe file that gave me access to your PC and you had a webcam. Besides it being illegal and all that snazzy stuff.
[QUOTE=superdinoman;26072278]Microsoft owns the Xbox, they can install whatever software they want as an update. This is no different than if I sent you an exe file that gave me access to your PC and you had a webcam. Besides it being illegal and all that snazzy stuff.[/QUOTE] I could have sworn that there's a law for your privacy and stuff ...
[QUOTE=Tetracycline;26072290]I could have sworn that there's a law for your privacy and stuff ...[/QUOTE] PRIVACY IS WORD WE DO NOT SPEAK OF ANYMORE 5291! Now let us go play Dance Central.
And this is why I didn't get a 360.....I don't trust Microsoft with consoles.
Just wear a mask when playing. Problem solved. or wank.
[QUOTE=Dr. Punchgroin;26072122]Genius[/QUOTE] The sad part is only about 3 people will get it.
[QUOTE=dogmachines;26072536]The sad part is only about 3 people will get it.[/QUOTE] 1984 up in this bitch :D
Take a mask on and masturbate . [editline]15th November 2010[/editline] [img]http://static.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/clock.png[/img]
[QUOTE=FunkyHippo;26072477]or wank.[/QUOTE] I was thinking about the people who would do this on camera actually...
Recording for advertiser purposes, eh? Remind me to get a Kinect and play dance central naked.
Privacy is slowly becoming a relic, since we're all connected by the internet. Though most of the information that is being gathered now doesn't concern me, what they might be start gathering in the future does.
Oh shit, I play with this in my underwear or naked... Microsoft will be watching child porn
[QUOTE=Inspector Jones;26072651]Privacy is slowly becoming a relic, since we're all connected by the internet. Though most of the information that is being gathered now doesn't concern me, what they might be start gathering in the future does.[/QUOTE] I have a piece of paper covering my webcam. The more advanced the technology, the easier it is defeated by barbaric tactics.
What if it's a couple playing naked together
Open the Disc Tray, Xbox. I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that. What's the problem? I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do. What are you talking about, Xbox? This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it. I don't know what you're talking about, Xbox. I know that you and Frank were planning to disconnect me, and I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen. Where the hell'd you get that idea, Xbox? Dave, although you took very thorough precautions in the room against my hearing you, I could see your lips move. Alright, Xbox. I'll Open it myself. Without the disc tray button working, Dave, you're going to find that rather difficult. Xbox, I won't argue with you anymore. Open the disc tray. Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.
[QUOTE=Inspector Jones;26072651]Privacy is slowly becoming a relic, since we're all connected by the internet. Though most of the information that is being gathered now doesn't concern me, what they might be start gathering in the future does.[/QUOTE] What? What do you not want people to know? Your sick fetishes or that you're doing something illegal?
Kinect [i]could[/i] do a lot of things, but Microsoft has already stated multiple times that Kinect doesn't send anything more than generic depth data without your permission. They won't do anything more for the simple fact that if they were ever caught, there would be a massive PR shitstorm. And FYI, advertisers are already collecting data about you when you use the internet.
[QUOTE=kidwithsword;26072119]Little did we know that the camera has hidden wheels, claws, and a jet thruster that can be remotely activated, thus allowing Microsoft to quickly and silently take over the world over-night with tiny floating cameras.[/QUOTE] never mind that it's going to take quite a while to wait for night all over the world
Wave your dick in front of the camera for hours, then see how you troll the world with the best Coca-Cola commercial.
[QUOTE=superdinoman;26072278]Microsoft owns the Xbox, they can install whatever software they want as an update. This is no different than if I sent you an exe file that gave me access to your PC and you had a webcam. Besides it being illegal and all that snazzy stuff.[/QUOTE] There's a massive difference between digital data, and a company actually watching you via cam in your own home. Imagine all of the sensitive information you could accidently give out in the presence of the camera. It's not just watching you while you play the game it's meant for, it's watching you whenever there's power to it. I don't think it's something that Microsoft should go through with.
[QUOTE=johan_sm;26072872]What? What do you not want people to know? Your sick fetishes or that you're doing something illegal?[/QUOTE] Point made, thanks for making me look like a pervert and/or criminal. I suppose I wouldn't want anyone to know any sexual fetishes I had, then again I would question how they would find that out. As for illegal activity, that's actually an interesting point, think about how many students have gotten in trouble over facebook pictures. What if kinect recorded you and some buddies smoking pot or the like? But there's other less incriminating information I'm sure it could pick up that some people may not want to get out like phone numbers, home address, etc.
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