News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:Microsoft Joins the Open Invention Network by ptx on Thursday October 11, 2018 @06:32AM (#18192294)
Telemetry is not like storing your shipping address, though. It's more like the delivery guy delivering to your shipping address, waiting for you to turn your back and then rummaging through the stuff in your house – unless you happen to shout the magic phrase "Simon says no telemetry!" as soon as you open the door.
Re:Microsoft Joins the Open Invention Network by zaarn on Thursday October 11, 2018 @07:05AM (#18192437)
Not really. It's more like the delivery guy noting how long on average you take to get to the door and the average size of packages with the intention of being able to optimize the delivery route and pick the correct delivery vehicle.
Re:Microsoft Joins the Open Invention Network by justinclift on Thursday October 11, 2018 @08:20AM (#18192847)
Since we're just talking telemetry, wouldn't it be more like the delivery guy turning up and taking note of all the contents in your house - including make and model numbers where available - their exact position in each room, which container(s) they're in, the size and position of the nearest windows, and also the make & model number of the alarm system you have.

All "to provide you the best delivery service possible".

Yeah, right. That's completely above board. Suuuuuuure.

Re:Microsoft Joins the Open Invention Network by zaarn on Thursday October 11, 2018 @08:33AM (#18192933)
That depends on your delivery service. There are some that do what you describe, analog.

However, not all telemetry is like that, some telemetry does not inspect the inside of your house at all.