2017: your vacuum cleaner is quietly mapping your home........ and selling that to the highest bidder gizmodo.com/roombas-next-big…

Roomba's Next Big Step Is Selling Maps of Your Home to the Highest Bidder

The Roomba is generally regarded as a cute little robot friend that no one but dogs would consider to be a potential menace. But for the last couple of years, the robovacs have been quietly mapping...

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THIS IS NOT SOMETHING ANYONE ACTUALLY WANTS

Jul 24, 2017 · 8:11 PM UTC

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"It seems we spread dog shit throughout your living room. How about some Swiffer replacement pads?"
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"We noticed the couch you picked will not fit in your room, how about this one. We included the fabric treatment as well due to your pets"
Replying to @internetofshit @AviWoolf
The market begs to differ. Ppl don't want to pay more for the goods & services, as would be necessary w/o targeted advertising.
Replying to @internetofshit
Pretty sure this would be great for burglars.
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Replying to @internetofshit @Tsundrinker
I'm not opposed to the data mining, but I feel like I could live without being hassled with "recommendations," however helpful.
Replying to @internetofshit
It's not a matter of wanting it, it's a matter of: "Does it convert?", and sadly I would guess the answer is yes.
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Replying to @internetofshit
Maybe burglars could use it to figure out the best time to break in
Replying to @internetofshit
I want one just so I can trap it in an enclosure shaped like a great big cock
Replying to @internetofshit
Lol bingo
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Hi there. I'd like to purchase floor plan info, incl potential points of entry/blind spots of affluent homes. Asking for a friend. #burglar
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