Next smartphone might have a camera that’s always watching(washingtonpost.com)

4 pointsby jimgordonvor 5 Jahren4 comments

Next smartphone might have a camera that’s always watching

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/12/06/qualcomm-always-on-camera/

4 comments

snvzzvor 5 Jahren

People scared of this should consider: Are you sure the camera in your device isn't on right now?

no_timevor 5 Jahren

I have a phone with a popup selfie camera so yeah. Probably the best unintended privacy feature in recent times.

Not sure about the back camera or more importantly the microphones though...

Flankkvor 5 Jahren

Fuck everything about this. This is literally more invasive than an ankle bracelet.

spacexsucksvor 5 Jahren

Fuck qualcomm and its restrictive IP.