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And here I thought this post was about being able to order a Porsche using Amazon Prime.
Doesn't matter - it got turned into 991.1 vs 991.2 just like all the other threads
That, plus some arbitrary comments about tracking by people who probably carry a mobile phone. One with a microphone. And a camera. And gps. All built in. Sigh.
Doesn't matter - it got turned into 991.1 vs 991.2 just like all the other threads
That, plus some arbitrary comments about tracking by people who probably carry a mobile phone. One with a microphone. And a camera. And gps. All built in. Sigh.
If you really must do this, Garmin has an Alexa-enabled device made specifically for mounting in your car and can stream music via your phones data connection to the car stereo using Bluetooth. I don't have it and don't really know anything about it other than seeing it in an ad flyer recently. It's much smaller than the Dot as shown in the photo below. It does Nav too of course. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/591054
2 Hard to beat the Spotify (high bitrate option), Apple CarPlay, Burmester combo.
And for the under informed paranoid, Alexa sends (encrypted) words to a server only after a wake word. I would be much more worried about any websites (like this one) that require use of a password.
It's naive of you to think Alexa only pays attention when you say its name or wake her up. Amazon knows more about you than you think (as does google, facebook, etc).
It's naive of you to think Alexa only pays attention when you say its name or wake her up. Amazon knows more about you than you think (as does google, facebook, etc).
plenty of stories also of how people can spy on other people through computer cams, even baby cams, etc.
If you using an electronic device with recorders, cams, voice recognition, don't think you can't be spied on
amazon, google and the rest are enormous data collecting machines who track what you watch, what you buy, what you look up
if you don't believe it, that's your prerogative
"Alexa sends (encrypted) words to a server only after a wake word." All I said.
I have neither the time or interest to switch to your topic but feel free to back up your words "It's naive of you to think Alexa only pays attention when you say its name or wake her up."
plenty of stories also of how people can spy on other people through computer cams, even baby cams, etc.
If you using an electronic device with recorders, cams, voice recognition, don't think you can't be spied on
amazon, google and the rest are enormous data collecting machines who track what you watch, what you buy, what you look up
if you don't believe it, that's your prerogative
If I don't want Google or Apple or Amazon to hear what curse words I utter inside my car, I can always leave my mobile phone and Echo Dot at home. But...
Some cars are equipped with cameras.
Some cars have a microphone built right in to the cabin for voice control.
Some cars have built in GPS and tie directly into the mobile networks to report the position and speed of the car - they can even tell you how much gas is left in the tank and whether the windows are open or the doors are unlocked.
Oh, wait a sec - that's my car!
Everyone stopped paying attention to this built-in stuff a long time ago even though it's clear that the control of those systems and the data obtained does not rest in your hands. GM's Onstar system was clearly remotely controllable: http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/21/au...-wiretaps.html
How much would those insurance companies pay Porsche to automatically find out if you notched a new personal best for your maximum top speed or lateral g's last week? That sounds like an untapped revenue source for Porsche and all the other car makers.
I hear that the old 911's and 964's don't have this kind of onboard stuff (not sure about the 993's since those are early OBD and internet era), and they come with that air-cooled NA sound. Will my Echo Dot stay put on the dashboard?
12-24-2017, 03:34 AM
