• Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works
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    23 hours ago

    I’m pretty sure applications can only send and receive data, with the finer details being handled by the OS.

    But yes, there should be a specific permission to access biometric information.

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      15 hours ago

      Suddenly your new dishwasher sends your health protocols to your doc. The fancy toilet helped with a consistency analysis and your smart lamps add a sleeping protocol.

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      22 hours ago

      That makes sense. I assume these exotic ability’s require precise control of the radios. So, for now, until an API made, we should be safe.