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Man claims Bose Headphones spied on him

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April 23, 2017, 08:44 PM
ZSMICHAEL
Man claims Bose Headphones spied on him
After watching the interview I really did not want to know what kind of music that guy listened to. I guess he did not read the Sig Forum thread on internet privacy. Interesting anyway. Doubt he gets 5 million.

http://wgntv.com/2017/04/23/ch...s-spied-on-him-suit/
April 23, 2017, 10:16 PM
Rightwire
If he wraps them in tinfoil perhaps this could be avoided




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April 23, 2017, 10:21 PM
mcrimm
Oh, Crap. I had mine on for 4 hours yesterday while I thatched and swept my yard. I hope 'they' like 70's music.
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April 23, 2017, 10:33 PM
ZSMICHAEL
quote:
If he wraps them in tinfoil perhaps this could be avoided

LOL. From his speech, appearance and demeanor perhaps it is of an Adult nature, and probably kind of creepy.
April 23, 2017, 11:37 PM
2012BOSS302
quote:
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
and probably kind of creepy.


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April 24, 2017, 04:53 AM
just1tym
I wonder if Bose can tell I wear them in the pool when cleaning the tiles?? Might void the warranty if I ever send them in for any repairs!




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April 24, 2017, 08:25 AM
joel9507
From the link in the OP:
quote:
Zak’s lawsuit claims when people plug their headphones into the Bose app, Bose knows everything you listen to.

While headphones are obviously incapable of tracking what they play, it is at least conceivable an app might be able to.

That said, the other apps can do that as well. In fact, some highlight this adaptability and let your selections and choices personalize what they offer.

It's all in the privacy agreements in the app, or should be.
April 24, 2017, 09:02 AM
zoom6zoom
I have these headphones. I looked up the app... can't see any reason why anyone would need to use it unless they're so clueless they can't manage to pair a bluetooth device.




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April 24, 2017, 09:56 AM
gpbst3
When he downloaded the app Im sure there was some disclaimer in the fine print.


April 24, 2017, 10:04 AM
Rightwire
Tin foil boys... Tin foil.

It it can protect you from the gubmint, it can protect you from Bose.




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