October 15, 2018

Facebook Unveils ‘The Portal’

(A Video Chat Camera for the People Who Still Trust Facebook)

“On Monday, Facebook unveiled the $200 Portal, the first-ever consumer hardware from the world’s largest social network. The toaster-size gadget, along with a larger $350 version called Portal+, is a cross between a smart speaker, video camera and digital photo frame. But at a time when CEO Zuckerberg’s privacy and security decisions are a matter of congressional inquiry, how many people will trust one in their living room?”

John Gruber

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My Thoughts

I hope that question is rhetorical!
If it isn’t, let me try an answer. No sane people will. Then again, the last two years as clearly demonstrated that there are enough insane people in the world to ensure Zuck has a dazing success on his hands!

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