21.01.2023 Überall "smarte" Geräte

Smarte Ideen können gefährlich sein

Eine Frau in NRW wollte ihrer Katze nur Gutes tun und kaufte einen Katzenfutter-Automaten für ihren Liebling. Wie gewünscht, füllte der Automat dem "Liebling" auch zu bestimmten Zeiten Futter in eine Schale. Darüber hinaus machte das Gerät Ton- und Videoaufnahmen aus ihrer Wohnung und lud diese auf (a-) soziale Netzwerke hoch.

Nach dem bestellenden Kühlschrank und dem lauschenden TV Gerät ist die "smarte" Welt also nun bei den Haustieren angekommen. Von den weltweit tausenden gehackten Video-Überwachungskameras, die alle im Netz abrufbar sind, haben wir ja nichts anderes erwartet, aber mit Video-Kamera und Mikrofon ausgestattete Rauchmelder und Katzenfutter-Automaten sind schon ein i-Tüpfelchen.

Politiker "warnen"

Natürlich sind darüber auch die Politiker im Neuland überrascht und der Fall beschäftigte nun sogar den Landtag in NRW. Innenminister Reul riet dazu, alle "Sprachassistenten" im dienstlichen Kontext und auch im Homeoffice abzuschalten. Es sei eine große Gefahr, dass diese Geräte als Wanzen umfunktioniert werden könnten. "Auch private Smartphones und -watches können in dienstlichen Terminen dieses Risiko erhöhen", wird das NRW-Innenministerium zitiert.

Andererseits ...

Der gleiche Innenminister möchte aber gern die Überwachung seiner "Untertanen" weiter ausbauen und die Polizei mit technischen Mitteln ausstatten, damit sie digitale Spuren leichter nutzen kann, um die Daten digitaler Sprachassistenten, „smarter“ Haushaltsgeräte oder von Kfz-Bordcomputern auszulesen.

Auch die Industrie ist an den Schnüfflern im privaten Umfeld sehr interessiert. So würden die Energieversorger mittels Smart-Meter, also "intelligenten" Stromzählern, gern wissen, wann der Stromverbrauch wie hoch ist und diesen über das Gerät bei Bedarf einfach abschalten. Solche Informationen und Möglichkeiten können Gold wert sein. So übernahm Amazon im Sommer den Staubsaugerroboter-Hersteller iRobot für 1,7 Milliarden Dollar. Sicher entsteht jetzt irgenwo im Konzern ohne Aufwand eine Datenbank mit den Grundrissdaten der Wohnungen und des Nutzerverhalten von Millionen Kunden.

Dass jetzt fast Jede/r in den "nach-STASI-Zeiten" freiwillig seine Wanze als Handy/Smartphone spazierenträgt, versteht sich von selbst. ;-)

Mehr dazu bei https://www.ruhr24.de/nrw/gelsenkirchen-nrw-polizei-katzen-produkt-fremde-beobachtet-wohnung-wlan-fuetterungsautomat-91930617.html
und https://derstatus.at/politik/spionage-horror-jetzt-warnt-nrw-vor-sprachissistenten-im-homeoffice-42.html
und https://www.republik.ch/2023/01/14/do-not-feed-the-google-auftakt-ueberwachung-als-neue-normalitaet
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Rollercoasters Are Triggering The IPhone’s Crash Detection System

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Big Brother or Dumb Brother? Bus Drivers In Beijing Are Forced To Wear “Emotional Monitors”

#hackadaycolumns #rants #emotionmonitor #emotionalmonitor #monitoring #smartwatch #wearable #wristband #hackaday
posted by pod_feeder_v2

Big Brother Or Dumb Brother? Bus Drivers In Beijing Are Forced To Wear “Emotional Monitors”

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The Rainbuvvy is an oversized ‘smartwatch’ with 2.86″ LCD screen and 2700 mAh battery to watch videos, navigation, etc

I was just looking at an iOS Watch app called Watchtube, but as some commented, the Apple Watch does not have the battery for watching videos. Then I saw this Android watch by Rainbuvvy…

It is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea unless you keep complaining watch screens are too small and battery life is always so bad

Interestingly it also has a heart rate monitor and even takes a nano SIM with 4G cellular data connection, so could probably work stand alone without needing to be paired to a phone, but always check if your country is supported. It apparently runs Android 7.1.1 so is not that up to date (as is often the case with cheaper Chinese gadgets). It also has Bluetooth, WiFi (2.4 and 5 GHz), built-in front camera, and GPS.

Is it a watch or a phone strapped to the wrist? If it’s a watch it probably is the largest watch screen ever!

See https://www.amazon.com/Refly-Android-2700mAh-Battery-Smartwatch/dp/B07YCDGSHZ

#technology #smartwatch #android
#Blog, ##android, ##smartwatch, ##technology

Open Source Wearables for Infants

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Open Source Wearables For Infants

We’ve seen plenty of hacks that analyze biometric signals as measures of athletic performance, but maybe not as many hacks that are trying to study behavior. Well, that’s exactly what d…

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/775697/pn/010-02627-10

Just ordered this cool piece of technology! Solar smartwatch for unlimited power from the Sun! Since I work outside I may never have to charge it with USB. Got a used Instinct since December, and love it so much I want the newest version. Many more exercise metrics with the Instinct 2 that the Instinct doesn't have. Looking forward to years of enjoyment from it!

Tags: #dandelíon #garmin #instinct #technology #smartwatch #gps #exercise #athlete

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The Casio Smartwatch You Never Had

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posted by pod_feeder_v2

The Casio Smartwatch You Never Had

In a way, you have to feel a bit sorry for the engineers at Casio. They can produce the most advanced digital watches ever to grace the wrist, but their work will forever be associated with one of …

The Commodore 64 Smartwatch Can Now Sync With Your Commodore 64 Desktop

#retrocomputing #wearablehacks #basic #commodore64 #infraredreceiver #smartwatch #hackaday
posted by pod_feeder_v2

The Commodore 64 Smartwatch Can Now Sync With Your Commodore 64 Desktop

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Developing a Custom WearOS Watch Face

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posted by pod_feeder_v2

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How to set up Emergency SOS on your smartwatch – Makes me realise I should have maybe bought a SIM enabled watch option now

While smartwatches have always been able to relay notifications, the ability to make emergency calls was a big step forward in making them standalone devices.

Generally, Emergency SOS features have two functions. The first is to call local emergency responders if you find yourself in a bind. For instance, if you take a nasty spill and can’t make it to the phone, your watch can call 911. The second is to relay your location to a select group of trusted contacts. For folks who want to leave their phone at home, these features can ensure that your loved ones will be able to find you if you’re injured or need help.

You don’t necessarily need a cellular watch to make use of Emergency SOS. However, a cellular watch is the best option if you want Emergency SOS to be available at all times. Otherwise, you’ll need to have your phone nearby or your watch will need some sort of internet connectivity via Wi-Fi.

Most cellular services worldwide do have free emergency numbers, which can be used even your account is depleted, or without even having a valid SIM card. Looking at the details for South Africa, for example, an Apple Watch can call emergency services without the phone IF it was set up once to work with a cellular service. A watch is by far the most convenient way to very quickly trigger an emergency call, but I’m just not sure what works with a non-cellular watch in WiFi range of the phone, to actual emergency services. Mine does at least appear to trigger normal phone calls through the phone, so I’d expect it should still work.

The big takeaway, though, is you do need to configure and set up your watch (and you should do the same for your phone) for SOS calls, as many watches and phones will triggers alerts for falls, vehicle accidents, etc on your behalf.

See https://www.theverge.com/23123590/smartwatch-emergency-sos-how-to-apple-samsung-google-garmin

#technology #SOS #emergency #smartwatch
#Blog, ##emergency, ##smartwatch, ##sos, ##technology

TshWatch Helps You Learn More About Yourself

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TshWatch Helps You Learn More About Yourself

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#PineTime Smartwatch: An Affordable Linux-based #Smartwatch • Tux Machines ⇨ http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/162034 #GNU #Linux #TuxMachines

La PineTIME passe en version 1.8.0 (kiwi fruit) une bonne occasion pour faire le point sur cette #smartwatch
#logiciellibre #pinetime
https://asso-ail.org/.../08/la-pinetime-continue-devoluer/

Cheating a Pedometer The Easy Way

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This Smart Watch Keeps An Eye On Ambient CO2 Levels

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#technology #tech #SmartWearables #SmartWatch #Facebook #Meta

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-28/leaked-photo-shows-meta-s-planned-competitor-to-apple-watch

PineTime Smartwatch and Good Code Play Bad Apple

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Hackable Smart Watch is Also Open Source

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