With the announcement of Microsoft’s next generation gaming console, the Xbox One, it has emerged that the new system carries a device that will be constantly listening’ to gamer’s conversations.
During a PR move designed to make the Xbox One appear more attractive, Microsoft’s hardware program manager, John Link, let slip that a component bundled with the console, the Kinect, will contain a microphone that never turns off.
I’ve never owned a Xbox system but as I understand it the current version has settings that allow the owner to turn off the microphone. This new version does not have that option and is always on.
The new system can automatically detect and identify users through their body shape and voice. The system can also monitor heart rates.Microsoft were quick to defend the technology, releasing a statement: “The new Kinect is listening for a specific cue, like ‘Xbox on,’” the spokesperson said. “We know our customers want and expect strong privacy protections to be built into our products, devices and services, and for companies to be responsible stewards of their data. Microsoft has more than 10 years of experience making privacy a top priority. Kinect for Xbox 360 was designed and built with strong privacy protections in place and the new Kinect will continue this commitment.”
How can he say that with a straight face, does anyone still believe that Microsoft has the customers privacy in mind?
I know we have ATS members who are gamers, is anyone here going to be purchasing one of these?
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