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Facebook developing ‘Portal’ gadget which will let it put microphones and cameras in people’s homes
Metro
| 1/11/2018
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In George Orwell’s 1984, the oppressive rulers of Oceania use devices called telescreens to closely monitor and repress citizens.
Now Facebook looks set to follow in the Party’s footsteps by putting its own firm’s microphones and cameras into people’s homes.
The device will feature a 15inch screen, a wide-angle camera with facial recognition and microphones to allow voice control.
The gadget has been designed by a shadowy Facebook department called Building 8 that’s also working on mind-reading technology.
In George Orwell’s 1984, the oppressive rulers of Oceania use devices called telescreens to closely monitor and repress citizens.
Now Facebook looks set to follow in the Party’s footsteps by putting its own firm’s microphones and cameras into people’s homes.
Network - Piece - Consumer - Hardware - Portal
The social network is planning to release its first ever piece of consumer hardware which will be called Portal and cost a whopping $499 (£368), a website called Cheddar has claimed.The device will feature a 15inch screen, a wide-angle camera with facial recognition and microphones to allow voice control.
Recognition - People - Accounts - Passwords - Chat
It’s expected to use facial recognition to allow people to log into their accounts without having to type in passwords and will be dedicated to video chat.The gadget has been designed by a shadowy Facebook department called Building 8 that’s also working on mind-reading technology.
Position - Device - Assistant - Akin - Amazon
‘Rather than position the device as a smart assistant akin to Amazon’s Echo speakers, Facebook intends to pitch Portal as a...
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