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Quick Facts - First announced May 21, Released November 22, 2013 in North America for $499 - Competes with the PS4 and the WII U - This time shipped with Kinect

WHAT’S UP WITH THE CONSOLE?  Received mixed receptions once the official reveal was made.  On one hand, it was praised for it’s new multimedia capabilities  Enhanced TV capabilities  On the other, it was criticized for security concerns, specifically with the Kinect camera.

Kinect Includes previous features from last Kinect like tracking movement. - New voice command features - Can track more than just movement - i.e. a person’s heartbeat

KINECT 2.0: THE PROBLEM  After the official reveal, critics have been talking about how the new Kinect brings up new privacy concerns for the consumer.  The device, although improved for user experience, was subject to criticism because of it’s new features.  These problems directly connected to the fact that when first announced, the new console was required to be connected to the internet 24/7

KINECT 2.0: THE PROBLEM  Required Internet connectivity 24/7  Turns into a privacy concern since at the time since the Kinect was required to be connected to the Xbox at all times.  Concerns of 3 rd party viewers having the ability to take a peek into a person’s home.  Transmitting unwanted data back to Microsoft.

MICROSOFT AND THE NSA  First started when Skype (which was bought by Microsoft) was accused of allowing the NSA to listen in on Skype calls  Of course Microsoft denied it and simply said that “Skype would be updated in compliance with the law”  Claimed that the NSA would not be able to use the Kinect to spy on users at home.  Although it might not be completely possible to peek for “security reasons” right now, there is still a possibility that Microsoft might change the policy in the future to “comply with law.”

KINECT 2.0: THE PROBLEM  The software to remotely turn on a camera still exist and could be used by manufacturers or an independent third party.  Could be remedied by having a really secure home network.  Privacy Policies could help outline what will or will not be sent back to Microsoft with or without your permission.  Could be subject to change in the future.

WHAT COULD BE DONE TO SAFEGUARD YOUR PRIVACY?  Review the privacy policy outlined for the Xbox One  See what data you are allowed to be sent and denied back to Microsoft.  See what kind of data is being sent back to the manufacturer.  Get a camera cover

MICROSOFT’S RESPONSE  Since the official reveal of the console and the critiques that came after, Microsoft has made several changes to address the privacy concerns.  This time, no Internet connectivity required  Kinect is also not required to be connected to the console in order for console to work.  The company still says that the device doesn’t record or save any type of voice interaction.

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