Is this guy seriously that ignorant and arrogant that he doesn't think anyone that would actually carry out a shooting? Let alone a massive shooting to that degree. They would just ignore a no-trespassing / restraining order?
Should we go arrest every Grand Theft Auto player out there? I mean they've all stolen cars and shot people in the game, and god knows what else.
This just furthers my disrespect for the US's education system. It's simply full of incompetence and tenure prevents removing it. They're also one of the few places s you pay to be treated like crap, or pay for a class that has a professor that simply just refers you to someone else, like a student aide or online video course.
5) Cable Box - Most useless equipment in the house. Between Smart TV's, game consoles, internet connected media players, media boxes (Apple TV, etc.), what is the point of have a bulky cable box that costs $200+ or $5/mo+ (and you usually still don't "own" it). Smart TV's are starting to come with quad core processors, if it can stream Netflix in 4K it can stream a cable broadcast.
1) Ads - People still aren't going to want to pay for ads. Youtube, Netflix, Hulu, etc.. I think Hulu has the right idea by offering a limited commercials plan and a no commercials plan. Gives the consumer choice for a few dollars more.
2) Cost - It's way to expensive when most people watch very few channels. Build your own package with reasonable prices and a choice for no ads for a small fee would definitely help. They'd probably actually make *more* money due to it being more financially available to people.
3) The medium - Cable is one way and there's no ability to pause or rewind, limited on-demand, etc.. It only makes sense for cable to be broadcast over TCP/IP (internet) instead of it's existing infrastructure. Cable providers are still struggling to output 1080p (most are 1080i or 720p), where Netflix is already pushing out 4K for select shows. Limited integration with a Smart TV... the list goes on. IP TV also benefits from future compression advancements much more quickly than existing technology.
4) Interactivity - Cable isn't interactive at all, which makes no sense. You would think these companies would be more interested in the opportunity for statistics, polls, ability to purchase content, suggestions, etc. that could be available. No reason that I can't hit a button on my remote and have the Blueray for a series or movie delivered to my door or transferred to my NAS.
The ads pay for the services though. Google, Facebook, etc. also has every right to block their free services from going across those ISPs. Wonder how that will go over with the ISP's customers?
Exactly. Makes you think... what exactly are you paying for? It can't be the content, because the ads are supposed to cover that. So you're paying for the connection? Internet is cheaper, faster, more capable, and on-demand. Ads still exist but the premium services still let you stream without them for much cheaper than cable.
Why would you expect them to release it to corporations for free? Companies still have to pay if they intend to profit from it, everyone else still gets it free. How is that not fair?
I don't quite understand what you mean. Most smart TVs have browsers built in? If you don't have a smart TV then the Xbox One, PS4, Amazon Fire Stick (TV), Apple TV, Roku, etc. have browsers.
If anything, you can hook up a cheap computer with HDMI out to get a browser on your TV. There is even free software (XBMC) that will provide a media experience.
Cable is already dead with the younger generations. The ones that don't see a point in paying $100/mo only to have commercials crammed down our throat. I refuse to pay for commercials... at least the obtrusive, excessive, and non-skippable kind. Youtube isn't even that bad.
While using it's own LTE band is a good goal... why not start with using existing LTE? In other words, why not use the internet? It would automatically include every phone, tablet, and computer... and it wouldn't have specific hardware requirements.
Could be worse... "President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology" could have been "President's Council of Advisors on Technology and Science", in other words PCATS instead of PCAST.
Exactly! Imo warrants for digital content should be provided to the owner of said content first, giving them a chance to cooperate, and only after should they go after the company holding the data with the warrant.
So what's the difference? Still looks useless to most right? Well, let's combine it with some other "metadata", like the tower's coordinate locations. We now have a vague idea of where they have been. Let's also analyze the numbers called and received... over time you can view someone's social circle. Throw in other user's data as well and you can start to predict data. The more data there is the more accurate the result.
The IP Address can be used the same way. Join the IP Address with some network logs (which they also collect) and you have a pretty good idea of what web sites they have been to. Combine the IMEI (which is essentially the phone's network ID) with customer records and you have a name, SSN, etc..
Regardless of whether it's constitutional, it needs stronger provisions in place to limit how long this data can be stored, for whom, where (what if this data was leaked to a malicious 3rd party?), etc..
Eh, a virus is so much easier/cheaper for regular media outlets. Wikileaks is just harder to do that for because they're more paranoid, and obviously they have a reason to be.
It actually makes perfect sense... knowledge is power, so if you know everything, you're all powerful. That said, it doesn't make it right and/or legal. Humans tend to be power hungry, and once they get that power it's much easier to abuse it. For those that say they don't care if the government hears their calls... well, what if what you said was used to blackmail you? Actually, you don't even have to say it... they could literally use your call records and piece together you saying something you never said.
There's a point where it's too far. If I wasn't a US citizen I'd probably be even more pissed. Companies & ISPs should be required to respect their privacy policy regardless of what the government wants from them. Real criminals know how to use encryption anyway, so it's irrelevant.
Um...
Is this guy seriously that ignorant and arrogant that he doesn't think anyone that would actually carry out a shooting? Let alone a massive shooting to that degree. They would just ignore a no-trespassing / restraining order?
Should we go arrest every Grand Theft Auto player out there? I mean they've all stolen cars and shot people in the game, and god knows what else.
This just furthers my disrespect for the US's education system. It's simply full of incompetence and tenure prevents removing it. They're also one of the few places s you pay to be treated like crap, or pay for a class that has a professor that simply just refers you to someone else, like a student aide or online video course.
Re: It doesn't matter
Oops... One more.
5) Cable Box - Most useless equipment in the house. Between Smart TV's, game consoles, internet connected media players, media boxes (Apple TV, etc.), what is the point of have a bulky cable box that costs $200+ or $5/mo+ (and you usually still don't "own" it). Smart TV's are starting to come with quad core processors, if it can stream Netflix in 4K it can stream a cable broadcast.
It doesn't matter
Cable is doomed.
1) Ads - People still aren't going to want to pay for ads. Youtube, Netflix, Hulu, etc.. I think Hulu has the right idea by offering a limited commercials plan and a no commercials plan. Gives the consumer choice for a few dollars more.
2) Cost - It's way to expensive when most people watch very few channels. Build your own package with reasonable prices and a choice for no ads for a small fee would definitely help. They'd probably actually make *more* money due to it being more financially available to people.
3) The medium - Cable is one way and there's no ability to pause or rewind, limited on-demand, etc.. It only makes sense for cable to be broadcast over TCP/IP (internet) instead of it's existing infrastructure. Cable providers are still struggling to output 1080p (most are 1080i or 720p), where Netflix is already pushing out 4K for select shows. Limited integration with a Smart TV... the list goes on. IP TV also benefits from future compression advancements much more quickly than existing technology.
4) Interactivity - Cable isn't interactive at all, which makes no sense. You would think these companies would be more interested in the opportunity for statistics, polls, ability to purchase content, suggestions, etc. that could be available. No reason that I can't hit a button on my remote and have the Blueray for a series or movie delivered to my door or transferred to my NAS.
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The ads pay for the services though. Google, Facebook, etc. also has every right to block their free services from going across those ISPs. Wonder how that will go over with the ISP's customers?
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Exactly. Makes you think... what exactly are you paying for? It can't be the content, because the ads are supposed to cover that. So you're paying for the connection? Internet is cheaper, faster, more capable, and on-demand. Ads still exist but the premium services still let you stream without them for much cheaper than cable.
Go ahead
Just think of what the customers will do when they find out. Hint: It won't be pretty for the companies responsible.
I don't get it
Why would you expect them to release it to corporations for free? Companies still have to pay if they intend to profit from it, everyone else still gets it free. How is that not fair?
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Exactly, how hard is it to provide the money on the conditions that X happens. If X doesn't happen they are fully responsible for the amount?
Don't grants already work this way?
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Suddenlink doesn't care either, although they do give discounts with bundles. I pay $65/mo for 50Mbps down and 3Mbps up.
Re: Roughly 24 hours after
I don't quite understand what you mean. Most smart TVs have browsers built in? If you don't have a smart TV then the Xbox One, PS4, Amazon Fire Stick (TV), Apple TV, Roku, etc. have browsers.
If anything, you can hook up a cheap computer with HDMI out to get a browser on your TV. There is even free software (XBMC) that will provide a media experience.
Cable is already dead with the younger generations. The ones that don't see a point in paying $100/mo only to have commercials crammed down our throat. I refuse to pay for commercials... at least the obtrusive, excessive, and non-skippable kind. Youtube isn't even that bad.
Re: Re: Re: No. It's inferior.
Exactly. Although try explaining that to the "predominately-older" audience.
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http://www.fcc.gov/document/commission-adopts-mvpd-definition-nprm
The FCC is finally looking into it. At least it's a start.
I don't get it..
Don't they make more money off of the advertising anyway? Why does does it matter? It doesn't cost them a dime, lol
So...
Why doesn't Netflix stop providing their service with Comcast customers? Or refuse to pay and let Comcast block Netflix?
Regardless, Comcast's phones will be blown up.
Huh?
While using it's own LTE band is a good goal... why not start with using existing LTE? In other words, why not use the internet? It would automatically include every phone, tablet, and computer... and it wouldn't have specific hardware requirements.
Could be worse...
Could be worse... "President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology" could have been "President's Council of Advisors on Technology and Science", in other words PCATS instead of PCAST.
Re: Re: It's not the Technology
Exactly! Imo warrants for digital content should be provided to the owner of said content first, giving them a chance to cooperate, and only after should they go after the company holding the data with the warrant.
Re: No actually !!
Do you know what meta-data is? If not, then that may be why you can't see how it's being violated. Here is an extremely basic example of meta-data:
Date/Time, IMEI, From/To, Tower ID, IP Address
10/1/2013 3:05:34, AJSDFJ434JSDFJ4, 555-123-4567, T51A, 100.1.50.215
So what's so special about this data? Well, by itself, nothing... but let's let it "collect" just over a few hours.
10/1/2013 3:05:34, AJSDFJ434JSDFJ4, 555-123-4567, T51A, 100.1.50.215
10/1/2013 3:37:13, AJSDFJ434JSDFJ4, 555-323-4567, T53A, 100.3.50.215
10/1/2013 4:03:35, AJSDFJ434JSDFJ4, 555-223-4567, T54C, 110.20.70.115
10/1/2013 4:15:54, AJSDFJ434JSDFJ4, 555-423-4567, T57D, 100.30.20.15
So what's the difference? Still looks useless to most right? Well, let's combine it with some other "metadata", like the tower's coordinate locations. We now have a vague idea of where they have been. Let's also analyze the numbers called and received... over time you can view someone's social circle. Throw in other user's data as well and you can start to predict data. The more data there is the more accurate the result.
The IP Address can be used the same way. Join the IP Address with some network logs (which they also collect) and you have a pretty good idea of what web sites they have been to. Combine the IMEI (which is essentially the phone's network ID) with customer records and you have a name, SSN, etc..
Regardless of whether it's constitutional, it needs stronger provisions in place to limit how long this data can be stored, for whom, where (what if this data was leaked to a malicious 3rd party?), etc..
Re: Imagining...
Eh, a virus is so much easier/cheaper for regular media outlets. Wikileaks is just harder to do that for because they're more paranoid, and obviously they have a reason to be.
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It actually makes perfect sense... knowledge is power, so if you know everything, you're all powerful. That said, it doesn't make it right and/or legal. Humans tend to be power hungry, and once they get that power it's much easier to abuse it. For those that say they don't care if the government hears their calls... well, what if what you said was used to blackmail you? Actually, you don't even have to say it... they could literally use your call records and piece together you saying something you never said.
There's a point where it's too far. If I wasn't a US citizen I'd probably be even more pissed. Companies & ISPs should be required to respect their privacy policy regardless of what the government wants from them. Real criminals know how to use encryption anyway, so it's irrelevant.