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In more than 30 interviews with The New York Times, domestic abuse victims, their lawyers, shelter workers and emergency responders described how the technology was becoming an alarming new tool. Abusers - using apps on their smartphones, which are connected to the internet-enabled devices - would remotely control everyday objects in the home, sometimes to watch and listen, other times to scare or show power. Even after a partner had left the home, the devices often stayed and continued to be used to intimidate and confuse.
Connected home devices have increasingly cropped up in domestic abuse cases over the past year, according to those working with victims of domestic violence. Those at help lines said more people were calling in the last 12 months about losing control of Wi-Fi-enabled doors, speakers, thermostats, lights and cameras. Lawyers also said they were wrangling with how to add language to restraining orders to cover smart home technology.
(Score: 3, Informative) by bob_super on Tuesday June 26 2018, @04:40PM (1 child)
> She's assuming some value to smart home devices that I don't see.
Have you actually met a smart home owner ?
While there is some minimal value to the actual object and its function, you're disconnected from your friends if you do not purchase and talk about $gizmo. It's not as isolating as not drinking beer (total pariah, I would know), but you're such a bland person if you can't participate to discussion about the life-changing effects of $gizmo ...
I seriously had a guy show me his entrance camera (not the street, the inside of the front door) and how he could turn on the light from 1000 miles away. He was giving blank stares when someone mentioned Syria, though.
(Score: 2) by frojack on Tuesday June 26 2018, @06:32PM
But its SO much fun winding these guys up.
Challenge the cost effectiveness. Make him prove it.
Challenge the security.
Challenge the risk he imposes on his family for his bragging pleasure.
There are so many thorns you can use.
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.