Microsoft: Xbox SmartGlass can be used "to spy on your kids"
As it turns out, the answer is "Yes." The Escapist reports that during a presentation this week at the Game Developers Conference, Microsoft's Rosa Thomas said that she had discovered that Xbox SmartGlass, when connected to the Xbox 360, can also serve as a way to check up on what other people who are playing on the console are doing.
She stated:
So, interesting enough, I was at work, testing my stuff, and I'm looking and I forgot that I had actually connected to my home Xbox, and I got to see what my kids were doing at home. It's a great way to spy on your kids, I'll tell you.
The implications for this feature are that parents who have the app installed on a mobile device could see if their children are playing games that they are not supposed to be playing. Of course, the Xbox 360 already has parental controls built in that can let parents set how much time their children can play games and which games they are allowed to play, based on their ratings.
One funny side effect of this Xbox SmartGlass control is being able to remotely control video streaming services like Netflix. Thomas indicated she got a bit of a laugh by pausing her husband's video on Netflix, which made him think there was something wrong with the app.
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ExoticWolfsPosted:
Woobie Scary to think about who else could be watching too.. o_0
Yeah, that's true. There could be tons of people, like you parents... just weird, the government, and maybe some hackers. That would be bad. I hope not, but I don't have it so I am good. :)
Soldier_Posted:
SmurfsDrumstep I'm sure it won't really be used that much with our general age group.
Yeah, it most likely won't.
Yeah I highly doubt it lol
Soldier_Posted:
DrumstepWoobie Scary to think about who else could be watching too.. o_0
lol the government
In a few year I can see that happening.
SmurfsPosted:
Drumstep I'm sure it won't really be used that much with our general age group.
Yeah, it most likely won't.
GossipPosted:
HAHA so funny!...not really though, who really cares what your kids playing. You bought him the game so why does it matter?
CearnsyPosted:
NAND-X seems weird that they can spy on you but if they cant trust there kids its fair enough i suppose
Well not many parents are on here im guessing
NAND-XPosted:
seems weird that they can spy on you but if they cant trust there kids its fair enough i suppose
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