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Connected sex toys recorded intimate sessions without consent
Days ago, a Redditor discovered that their Lovense remote control app was unknowingly recording audio of a six-minute intimate session between the user and their significant other. It happened while they used the app to control the Lovense vibrator it's paired with, and it saved the recording to a local file buried in the phone's media storage. Another commenter, claiming to be a Lovense representative, said these recordings are the result of a "minor software bug."
Lovense: "Use teledildonics to improve your sex life!"
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(Score: 2) by bob_super on Monday November 13 2017, @10:51PM (7 children)
I know some people enjoy the ability to remotely buzz their partner when they are far apart.
I know most users are clueless when it comes to cellphone safety.
But can anyone tell me why people would want to have to fiddle with their cell phones, to control the sex toy when they are with their partner? You can play with toys, you can record yourself with the phone, but touchscreen ergonomics aren't exactly great for actual fucking. And suddenly, in comes the text from your mom, and the FB post from that friend with strong political opinions...
At least, recent phones are "water"proof...
(Score: 1, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Monday November 13 2017, @11:15PM
Clearly you have never seen my wife, nor have you been forced to choose between Candy Crush and sex.
(Score: 2) by edIII on Tuesday November 14 2017, @12:26AM (5 children)
I would be more worried about what is powering these new fancy vibrators. In ye olden days, it was a long line of D-Cell batteries (or a twelve volt battery for the brave). These day it is a formed brick of lithium ion that might literally explode in a pussy. I haven't heard of it yet, but I would imagine it is only a matter of time.
These new fandangled teledidonics are a bad idea. Not everything needs to become wireless and miniaturized. I'm sure some dildo customers would appreciate a corded 220 volt model, or one that can hook up to your standard air compressor you might find in a shop.
Technically, lunchtime is at any moment. It's just a wave function.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday November 14 2017, @12:31AM
I like my pussy hot and bothered by being on fire.
(Score: 2) by bob_super on Tuesday November 14 2017, @12:32AM
> dildo customers would appreciate a corded 220 volt model, or one that can hook up to your standard air compressor you might find in a shop.
Just don't get distracted when grabbing one of those for bathtub fun.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday November 14 2017, @02:43AM
Made by Hitachi. Classic corded model, multiple cap accesories. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi_Magic_Wand [wikipedia.org]
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday November 14 2017, @09:25AM (1 child)
You say Lithium Ion batteries are too dangerous, and then talk about putting 220 Volts in that place?
(Score: 2) by Spamalope on Tuesday November 14 2017, @12:44PM
With the motor outside the body, not inserted before getting dressed so it'll be a lengthy process to remove it. I'm sure the searing pain won't with coordination either.