Are you ready for Qualcomm’s new “always-on” smartphone camera? - Upgoat

Are you ready for Qualcomm’s new “always-on” smartphone camera?
submitted by Kozel to technology 2.5 yearsDec 4, 2021 15:29:51 ago (+5/-2) (www.fastcompany.com)
https://www.fastcompany.com/90702514/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-1-always-on-camera

The chipmaker will let phone manufacturers offer cameras that are always scanning for faces. It says that’s a boon to privacy—but consumers might not agree.

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[ - ] NighKnight 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 31, 2021 02:25:52 ago (+0/-0)

Cant wait to hear: "child porn hackers publish porn to the internet, using new smartphone camera"

[ - ] bonghits4jeebus 4 points 2.5 yearsDec 4, 2021 18:59:50 ago (+4/-0)

Meet the always on piece of electrical tape.

[ - ] MasklessTheGreat 1 point 2.5 yearsDec 4, 2021 22:16:52 ago (+1/-0)

I already assume it’s always on already because it probably is.

[ - ] TheViciousMrPim 1 point 2.5 yearsDec 4, 2021 17:00:29 ago (+1/-0)

Beyond the Absolutely Not of a security hole, the complete opposite of the privacy boon claim. This is going to kill a battery.

[ - ] squidicuz 0 points 2.5 yearsDec 4, 2021 17:05:45 ago (+0/-0)

IT GOES DOWN TO CONVENIENCE

What could go wrong..

[ - ] Cantaloupe 0 points 2.5 yearsDec 4, 2021 16:31:53 ago (+0/-0)

Always broken?

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Are you ready for Qualcomm’s new “always-on” smartphone camera? submitted by Kozel to technology 2.5 yearsDec 4, 2021 15:29:51 ago (+5/-2) (www.fastcompany.com)https://www.fastcompany.com/90702514/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-1-always-on-camera

Are you ready for Qualcomm’s new “always-on” smartphone camera?
submitted by Kozel to technology 2.5 yearsDec 4, 2021 15:29:51 ago (+5/-2) (www.fastcompany.com)
https://www.fastcompany.com/90702514/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-1-always-on-camera