editor Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I'm a big fan of technology and technology web sites.The problem is that so many have strayed from their purpose of discussing new technology, innovations, computers, and gadgets. These days too many of the large tech sites are all about social issues, bashing America, global warming, politics, and other non-tech related subjects (I'm lookng at you, Slashdot!) I felt like there wasn't any place left on the internet for people to talk about neat projects and gizmos and things on the horizon. Everything is just a blog linking to another blog linking to another blog (Gizmodo!), page after page of ads (Tom's Hardware!) or covering things that I just don't care about (Ars!). Then I thought, "I wish I had my own forum where I could discuss things I like."And then I thought, "I do!"And here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 So... what would you like to discuss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 So... what would you like to discuss?2005 technology? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 What I find both exciting and terrifying are the implications of "big data". For example, Nordstrom recently admitted that they were using store cameras to track shoppers, identify them by age group and gender, and then track their walking patterns through the store to improve their placement of merchandise. I'm fine with targeted marketing, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 No doubt. With existing technology someone with the right resources can use facial recognition software and related technologies to track you and your vehicle wherever there's a camera (which is pretty much everywhere in a city). Got a toll tag? You're trackable. Got a smartphone? You're trackable. All they really need to do it right now is access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I agree. Seems like its just a matter of time before they start issuing speeding tickets on the toll roads based on the scan times at the different stations. On that same note, saw this today. http://t.nbcnews.com/technology/careful-what-you-tweet-police-schools-tap-social-media-track-4B11215908 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 There are actually toll roads in which if you get between the booths before a certain time, you're immediately issued a traffic ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I agree. Seems like its just a matter of time before they start issuing speeding tickets on the toll roads based on the scan times at the different stations.Or based on info gained from those tracking devices insurance companies are encouraging people to install in their cars. I wonder how long before new cars are required to have them installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS1964 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 10/6/2013 at 8:45 PM, august948 said: There are actually toll roads in which if you get between the booths before a certain time, you're immediately issued a traffic ticket. And IMO that is not a bad idea at all. Much better than police radars set behind a bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witch King Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Carefull ! Big Brother is watching (and tracking.) you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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