Non-connected MP3/MP4 players (lemmy.ca)

submitted 3 months ago by ArmchairAce1944@lemmy.ca to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I want to leave my phone at home or not have it on me most of the time. Most calls I get are meaningless spam and I rarely need to answer my phone for real calls outside my home (though it does happen on ocassion). One thing I do want and am accustomed to is having music, however.

I was looking at Amazon and Aliexpress for devices that can play mp3/mp4s, some can do that and even have ebook readers which is great. I don't see any connectivity on them or microphones save for the one that is included on the earbuds or Bluetooth.

And that is one question I have: can Bluetooth compromised your privacy? I know Bluetooth hacking is real but how bad is it?

I guess if it has a microphone it is ok if I dont have any connectivity. What do you guys recommend?

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[-] aqua@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Could you elaborate on the beckoning?

[-] slazer2au@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth_Low_Energy_beacon

National chains will have those scattered all over the shop so they can track where you walk and where you stop. Then they can provide custom specials for you.

[-] aqua@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Thats very dystopian. Thank you.

[-] slazer2au@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Marketing needs to spend the IT budget on something. 😔

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