31.1.11

Devices get smart: we are close to judgement day already?


Recently I purchased my first smartphone ever. I choose Android platform.  I chose Samsung Galaxy 551 as the phone model. In short, I quickly add my Gmail account. I have several Google hosted email accounts, and I want to get all the emails on the device. That's why I chose Android at the first place.
I was amazed to see how all my Google data can be sync to the phone. Once I logged in, I saw all my contacts downloaded. Wow! I love cloud computing!

This is fun. That also makes me think: can we have all our preferences on the cloud? Imagine this: where ever we go, all electronic devices around me will know our preferences. When we stay on a hotel, we simply give our credential.

  1. The air conditioner will know the temperature we like. 
  2. The TV will suggest channels and shows we prefer. Something like YouTube does.
  3. The water heater will adjust the temperature.
  4. The light will dim just as bright as at our home.
  5. and so on.

Wouldn't that be great? However, I understand that it might be scary too. Do we get close to Judgement Day?

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