Safer Internet: Internet of Things

Summary |
References: General | Alexa (Amazon Echo), Ring | Apple |
Camera | Cars | Google Home | Health | Home; |Smart TVs | Wearables


Summary

  • Q. How many engineers does it take to change a lightbulb?...
  • "Amazon Alexa is for...
  • There ever more types of internet-connected devices -- at home and on our person:
  • Home: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, security cameras, home automation, lightbulbs, thermostats, smoke alarms, appliances, water valves
  • Set-top Devices: camera, microphone, people identification (Kinect), playlist, game consoles
  • Wearable technology: watches, fitness trackers, glasses
  • [1] Be vigilant about cool new features: Helpful Assistant vs. 'Big Brother'
  • [1] Check list: privacy & security settings, changeable password, ongoing support, security updates, encryption, ...
    -- or, don't purchase gadget, or disable 'smart' functionality altogether?

References

Alexa, Ring

Apple

Camera, Drones

Cars

Google Home

Health

Home

Smart TVs

Wearables