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  1. 19th December 2012, 00:14 #1
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    Big Brother, in your living room.

    http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/ga...-eyeing-you-up

    I guess this means no more nooky in front of the TV.
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    If the new TVs are that capable, then surely we can install an adblock extension?
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    If the new TVs are that capable, then surely we can install an adblock extension?

    install linux.

    TV is stupid.
    but plebs love this shit.
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    Wait, people still watch actual broadcast television? Your TV isn't just a way to deliver video content? Really?
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    Microsoft's already started down this path, altho limited to Kinect at this stage (& you thought it was just an overpriced glorified microphone, turns out it can spy on you for MS profit too)

    http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/...ising-efforts/
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    The Kinect is a surprisingly good device, especially for the money. Very easy to code for; skeletal tracking is basically native to it. I was surprised as I indeed assumed it was a glorified web cam.
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    Time to get into TV advertising... I mean for fooksake, if you're gonna get it on and aren't using a condom, a TV Ad telling you that you should be wearing one will be just a click away. Idiots should at least throw on some porn and a suitable sound track to enhance the mood. Perhaps it will sense that I have had my tubes tied and do that very thing. I do hope the kids don't get woken by the telly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by imdying View Post
    Wait, people still watch actual broadcast television? Your TV isn't just a way to deliver video content? Really?


    Why pay for stuff (ala Sky). Throw up videos from the HTPC now and then, but for the most part, watch normal broadcast. Freeview has enough, I don't need any motivation to be watching more...
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
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    Quote Originally Posted by imdying View Post
    The Kinect is a surprisingly good device, especially for the money. Very easy to code for; skeletal tracking is basically native to it. I was surprised as I indeed assumed it was a glorified web cam.
    yea but I'm sure you're talking PC where it has some uses (for people that like to tinker). On it's main platform it is little more than an overpriced glorified microphone (that potentially spies on you)
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    Potentially spies on you? I think your tin foil hat is a bit tight
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post


    Why pay for stuff (ala Sky). Throw up videos from the HTPC now and then, but for the most part, watch normal broadcast. Freeview has enough, I don't need any motivation to be watching more...
    Yup, it's getting ridiculously easy now isn't it! My laptop will talk directly to my TV, AVR and PS3 now... couldn't be easier!
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    Quote Originally Posted by imdying View Post
    Yup, it's getting ridiculously easy now isn't it! My laptop will talk directly to my TV, AVR and PS3 now... couldn't be easier!
    Wait till you're watching media on your phone and wonder what the "change player" button does. Then your TV goes dark and the media comes up on it while everyone is wondering what's going on...

    Don't even have the new gen of smart TVs, just the one before...
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.
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    Heh, yeah the wife and I had a fun little battle when she realised she could override what I was watching, bitch!
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