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Amazon Halo Wearable; How far is too far?

August 27, 2020 by Daniel

Halo App and Halo Band
Halo App and Halo Band
source: Amazon/CNBC

I’ll admit I like gadgets and tech of many kinds. I’m even trying to figure out which smartwatch – or wearable depending on who you are – to get. I’m torn about the Apple Watch. I’m a big fan of Apple, but damn that thing is pricey! 

Recently, Amazon introduced a new wearable to the market called Halo.

When I saw what this thing is being advertised to do? I immediately questioned things. Most importantly, I asked, “How far is too far?”

Call me a conspiracy theorist, but in all honesty, do we not have enough products around us at all times that are constantly listening and collecting massive amounts of data?

Enough of that; what about that new Amazon Halo wearable?

Here’s a list of features if you will:

  • No screen but does have LED lights and 2 microphones
  • Water resistant
  • It tracks motion, heart rate, sleep phases and skin temperature while sleeping
  • Battery that is designed to last up to 7 days
  • Only available as part of a subscription service

This wearable is all about health. Despite the minimal monthly subscription cost for the app, the features being touted are pretty rich.

But the part that is concerning to me is that it is always listening. The Halo is trying to listen to your mood to help track them. I’ve had a few reservations about how many Amazon devices are around that are listening.

Amazon is all about data collection. I get that.

Am I crazy for asking, “How far is too far?”

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: amazon, app, apple, band, halo, health, tech, wearable

Obamacare Architect: It Passed Due to ‘Lack of Transparency’ and ‘Stupidity of American Voters’

November 10, 2014 by Daniel

A new video was released last Friday with the Obamacare architect, Jonathan Gruber saying that the only way they could get it to pass was due to a ‘lack of transparency’ and the ‘stupidity of American voters.’

It’s almost something out of the ‘Twilight Zone.’

Remember back when Obama first started to campaign and he said he would have ‘the most transparent administration.’ And now this?

Then again, you didn’t really think he was looking out for you? Right?

Gruber, the man dubbed as the Obamacare architect just told you that the ‘stupidity of American voters’ was one of the reasons it passed. How does that not make you upset?

Obama thinks he’s so much better than you, and this is just a little proof.

Filed Under: National, Politics Tagged With: health, Obamacare

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