Don't Buy The Facebook Portal TV

[@kevinzawadi2662]

If Facebook is bold enough to ask you to put one of their cameras in your home, then you can definitely ask that girl out.

[@davisdesigns1153]

Just did😝

[@djbloo8996]

Well to give them credit it is very secure and only does important stuff on the device witch never leaves or gets sent.

[@chioptnstdr3448]

Krei Zii F.A.C.T.S 👏🏽

[@unosheem6210]

Djblue Streams you actually trust a company that has been exposed countless times you’re what we call natural selection

[@wayneinge2989]

this deserves so many more likes

[@Network-Mike]

People get freaked out by a "Facebook Camera" in their living room but they will carry around a camera with them everywhere that is always connected and tons of apps have access to it.

[@reneperezjr8383]

Exactly this guy is an idiot

[@TheGymBros1998]

@blayzertrayl He is probbaly just doing it for content.

[@rickyharewood]

Exactly!! I just saw another video saying the exact same thing. So you don't want a FB camera in your home, and you think Google, Apple, MS, Amazon are any better than Facebook. They are all the same.

[@alexander2685]

So ture this guy is soo bias.

[@daprincehwc]

@@alexander2685 Not bias is just that Facebook do not value the privacy of their users and with the camera Facebook can see what you do in your home and want to market product based on what they saw, to me that breach of privacy, even though they are all thesame, I think Facebook is worse when it come to privacy respect.

[@KevinBaughen]

We have one to talk with our parents living overseas and hey.. we just turn it off and unplug it when it's not in use (I know, really un-hipster to actually unplug something right!) We all have control and can turn any electronic devise off when it's not being used :-) Interesting review and discussion gents, thank you.

[@diji5071]

Unless there's a hidden battery

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

@@diji5071 why don't you buy one to find out?

[@diji5071]

@@user-jt1jv8vl9r Facebook already has access to my phones cameras and mics. I'm fully intent on them figuring out my plan to achieve world domination with my nuclear powered tesla death ray that I've built over the last 15 years.

[@dontdomeboo81]

I seen one today it actually has a camera swivel cover that you can rotate over the camera.. I almost bought one... I have Alexa and honestly her ass will randomly start talking without me saying her name weird I have considered getting rid of all my Alexa's . But it's Soo convenient

[@TheCAPTAINawe]

I will never buy anything with facebook’s name on it.

[@thelionprince4530]

@Don Kum it will...eventually,,,,just look at the current stats

[@CURTlS]

So you dont use facebook, instagram or whatsapp? You do realise they are still sucking money and data from you, regardless of if you directly but a facebook branded product

[@nathanbasset]

TheCAPTAINawe good luck getting a VR headset, oculus is the king of VR... and is owned by Facebook

[@albarleta2361]

@@thelionprince4530 Not really. The data Facebook has acquired is so valuable that even if 2 billion people suddenly stopped using it, it won't matter. Facebook is sitting on a gold mine.

[@Eweyhen]

CURTlS I legit do not use any of those apps. Twitter, discord and reddit on my only social media.

[@camtwan1]

Louis Rossman should do a breakdown and test for any hidden pieces

[@imhyruling3344]

Needs more likes

[@beingmolas]

Nobody in this space is sane. Be it amazon, google, apple or facebook - its just that facebook got caught with its hand in the cookie jar. If they have your data - they will use it, directly or indirectly.

[@jeffleehood]

That is why it is free, nothing is totally free

[@damex74]

I purchased one for my parents (senior citizens and live in separate states) who have a hard time seeing through the size of their phone and tablets. They enjoy viewing our calls on their television. We don't mind having facebook in our living room. I enjoy it regardless of the name imprinted on the device.

[@fedvvvv]

I just bought one for my parents as well since they live 10,000 km from me and am getting one for my TV. They are absolutely thrilled to see me more often. I really don't think Facebook is remotely interested in our boring conversations about the weather. People that bring up privacy concerns are just idiots with tinfoil hats.

[@JeffreyYoung4]

Most the people here seem to be a little overly paranoid of technology

[@calpolypom]

Same here, this attack on Facebook is blown out of proportion.

[@SammyBoy806]

Sirfman maybe...maybe not. You don’t know how evil these people are or what they’re agenda is. If a lot of people find it odd then maybe it’s something worth at least considering imo .

[@KannanH1990]

OrganicToad Facebook, like most of the other companies, have only one agenda - making more money. They will monitor your activity and conversations and feed the data to their AI so that they can post more relevant ads on your feed . For example, I was discussing about some travel plans with my friend on Whatsapp and as soon as I logged into Facebook after that conversation, I started getting ads about hotels in that location and flight deals. You can consider it’s a harmless intrusion of those companies into your lives ,unless you’re a CIA agent and do not want anyone to know your location or plans.

[@johnjuza2659]

You can always unplug it and set it up just when you need it. It does not have to be hooked up all the time.

[@DavidF89]

The Portal TV also has a button that turns off the mic and camera and a sliding cover to physically block the camera when not in use. Regular people really think they are important enough to be spied on. Lol 😂

[@hon3yd3w]

Those who are asleep don't know they really are not regular people, or that they have anything to spy on.

[@KJPage]

I was googling info on researching Facebook Portal TV. I watched many reviews then came across this. I laughed so much hearing all this paranoid bs you convinced me instantly to buy one. 😹👍

[@bishopdashowstopper4462]

I love Mines 2

[@a55tech]

how u liking it

[@vk4akp]

@@a55tech it's very good. I use it a lot. Most people complement how good the audio is. Better even then my flagship Samsung phone.

[@josephhedgecoe]

What does it all do. Does it have a browser or KZbin

[@fedvvvv]

Dude, I really don't care about Facebook. I have an account and I never use it. I need something like this because I live very far away from my parents and this is the only way I can spend time with them and I hate calling them on my phone. When the Portal is not in use, I simply cover the camera. No big deal. It's not for everybody. It's a niche market. But I fits my needs perfectly.

[@ZOMBiEmovieHD]

Facebook = Self Profiling - makes Gestapo look innocent.

[@FutureWarCultist]

Bro, all but 2 people in my family ditched FB years ago. Big f to FB.

[@aj9641]

who are the 2? lol

[@tobybartlett]

🖕Facebook

[@reneperezjr8383]

Good for you asshole

[@Spielen89]

But how many still use WhatsApp or Insta? Lol.

[@Lanosrep]

The fact that Americans will allow Facebook but not kinder eggs in their country is concerning

[@jordandesigns5797]

Mitchell Abercrombie a kinder egg? What type of animal do those come from

[@jacobr5627]

Interestingly, I'm American and I grew up with them because the Polski skleps in my area illegally sold them and I had no idea they are illegal until KZbin videos told me. It's not healthy, but it's still less dangerous than Facebook and it's not any worse than the food we feed children in the U.S.

[@kagekun7689]

@@jordandesigns5797 kinder eggs were dub by idiots as gambling for kids because you pay for a random toy.

[@christiandebellefeuille3245]

@@jordandesigns5797 Kinder eggs are egg shaped chocolate shell, but inside of it there's a little plastic capsule that you open, and it contain a plastic toy... the kind of crap that you would find at McDonald. But FDA banned these Kinder Surprise eggs in USA because they think it has some choking hazard possibility, which is quite possible because USA kids are just dumb as fuck. But nowhere else in the world anyone has chocked on a Kinder Surprise toy, EVER. It's still a pretty big plastic capsule, i wouldn't think that any kid would attempt to eat it...

[@echo-hotel]

The camera is hard to swallow.

[@Forcemaster2000]

My son, who lives across the country from us bought us a Facebook Portal, we're enjoying it so far. We've used Skype and Talky.io but the Facebook Portal works way better! Great video and sound and easy to use. If you think Facebook is the only entity to have a "Cambridge Analytica" problem, you're naive! There are probably a dozen other things like that happening through devices and services we use every day that we just haven't heard about yet!

[@TheHatrat]

Forcemaster2000 That’s a really stupid way to make Facebook decisions seem okay. It’s not okay, at all. They sold everyone out. In the worst way possible too.

[@TheClinchMagazine]

Whatever. Facebook sucks.

[@JenniferLynnClark]

Pretty sure google and you tube is too. Yet here you are

[@chioptnstdr3448]

Forcemaster2000 I hope you unplug it when you’re not using it 👍

[@DavidF89]

@@chioptnstdr3448 The Portal TV has a camera cover (blocks the camera) and a power switch for the mic and camera (disconnects both). You guys are so paranoid. I hope your phones, computers, tablets, or security systems are always turned off or unplugged when you're not using them. See how idiotic that sounds.

[@XxASBURYxX]

PortalTV buyer here, this is actually perfect for us, we video chat often with my partners parents who live away, so they can see their grandchild, this will help us trying to chase a 1yo child about trying to grab the phone off them lol :D

[@eduardogmartins]

hey, that’s what i expected to hear on this video. I’m looking for a device which i could use to contact my parents. They are whatsapp users, is the camera good enough for a good experience? thanks;))

[@XxASBURYxX]

@@eduardogmartins Hey :) Yes its extremely good the camera, not sure on it specs, but its extremely clear, and easily follows our young son about the room, so his grandparents can see him :) This was a year ago, and we still use and call daily, we call via facebook, but should be no difference using Whatsapp, hope that helps :)

[@johndavis8669]

I used a google duo on a trip in Maryland on thanksgiving day. So my mother had 15 to 30 minutes to speak with her brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and her mother. I thought of it because my mother had to work on thanksgiving day. Now I want a facebook portal to use as a way to contact my mother on any future trip.

[@aseemmehta2184]

Thats not a right review, thats a great device for connecting families. If anyone is scared of security, its simple, power it off. As such it uses your same whatsapp number as your phone, so you can have incoming in phones and have a call back from portal. kids found it great for connecting to grand parents

[@leslievales1]

What do you think of Portal, ever since Covid-19

[@davidarmstrong4934]

Ok...just ordered FB Portal TV, I already have Amazon Alexa, laptop with camera, smart TV, iPad, smart phone, etc. so why the negativity with this device? The convenience of being able to video my sister in Australia without crowding around a 9.7 inch iPad, and using the best screen in the house..ie my 55 OLED tv, makes a lot of sense. Additionally I feel FB have tried to allay privacy fears by having a screen to switch off the camera, and another to switch off the microphone. Maybe my US cousins are more concerned about this than we are this side of the pond due to Cambridge Analytica and the Russian involvement in the US elections make them more sensitive to this sort of thing? I am no FB fanboy, I do not put my life on it, but do use it to stay in contact with relatives and post holiday snaps etc.

[@ElectrikArguement]

They have an on & off switch for the cameras & microphone, but who's to say that after you shut yours "off", ...that they cant still access it remotely & turn it on when you think its off?? 🤔 ....You would be surprised. But it is grest for older people

[@davidarmstrong4934]

ElectrikArguement Wow! How very cynical and suspicious can people be? Unless FB have found a way to view a camera through a plastic cover, then I think I am pretty safe on that count. As for the microphone, well if they wish to reactivate it and record, then there is not a lot I can do about that...except wonder what they could possibly gain by doing so...but thanks for the concern.

[@GoodKarma11]

I wouldn’t trust Google in my house either, they give away those echos like candy, you don’t wonder why?

[@JenniferLynnClark]

You know echo is amazon right? And google owns youtube.

[@valpack21]

@@JenniferLynnClark 😅😂👍

[@dandywankers]

True. I got me one for free and now I'm hooked and lazy. Got some smart light bulbs and I haven't hit a light switch in dayyyyzzzz 😂

[@turret_sindrone]

This has a very specific use case for me. Bought one for me and my girl, and one for her sister and husband who live across the country so we could all do Christmas morning together. Otherwise, it's unplugged. They were already doing messenger video calls in awkward handheld fashion. Hands free and auto follow is a huge upgrade. 🤷

[@unleashthedog]

If this worked as a normal webcam as well it’d be interesting for me. Also as it is I like the idea of calling my parents back in Italy to show my daughter

[@MethosOhio]

How easily we forget about the smart phones with cameras and audio and internet always next to us. There's one sitting on the desk in this video. As long as that's there, what's one more camera.

[@Luis-jn7qu]

Facebook cam in ur room on at all times. No gracias. Facebook is all garbage anyways

[@kyledavid91]

Funny given during the pandemic now everybody can only get in touch with friends and loved ones through video chat- they are sold out everywhere

[@allyg47]

I think Portal TV looks awesome and I bought two for Christmas gifts - one for my parents and one for my brother/SIL. My parents are always complaining that they can't see their grandson because my brother is an anti-masker/covid-denier and doesn't follow social distancing. With Portal TV, they will be able to see their grandson whenever they want and not catch covid. I think they will enjoy it. I might even buy one for myself so I can join in on the fun.

[@Ubergeekpie]

if u dont think facebook is already spying on u regardless u playin urself

[@TheClinchMagazine]

You think I would pay them to spy on me ? 🧐 Hell No !

[@elftax]

People are buying Amazon & Google devices that are also spying on you 24/7.

[@TheClinchMagazine]

@@elftax Switch off the mic and camera access.

[@TheClinchMagazine]

@@elftax And don't buy that American Spy Alexa.

[@alexander2685]

@@elftax Well welcome to the future.

[@rconn4501]

@@TheClinchMagazine ummm...they're spying on us, at all times. If your phone's on, they can hear you!

[@abdulhkeem.alhadhrami]

If you buy it you are basically signing your life data to them!

[@theophanemayaud]

Aren't you already ? 😅

[@abdulhkeem.alhadhrami]

@@theophanemayaud Just like TheCAPTAINawe said i will never buy anything with facebook's name on it!

[@TheHatrat]

Théophane Mayaud Even though we might be slightly or possibly even completely through other data collecting companies I would still like to mitigate that risk and since we already know for a fact that Facebook has no intention in doing that and has already been caught profiling peoples accounts on Facebook (even after they were told to delete that data set) to alter election results through false campaign ads I’m going to say that it’s a hard no for me using their service in any way.

[@jeffleehood]

LOL, says the guy who has a google account responding on KZbin owned by google.

[@Samshomecookeddesign]

We already have FB in the living room with iPads and Phones on messenger?

[@johndavis8669]

I have facebook watch on my amazon cube

[@theophanemayaud]

You ever use Facebook messenger ? Well, then I think it's more of the same. Trust them with all your life ? Then trust them with all your life litterally 🤣

[@barefoothippielibtard9691]

Théophane Mayaud I don’t use messenger and I’m still alive

[@theophanemayaud]

@@barefoothippielibtard9691 Still, lots of people do ;) Maybe they shouldn't, but they do !

[@DavidF89]

Also works with WhatsApp, which is a popular messenging app around the world

[@GdaySport]

Newsflash: we already have 4 smartphones in our house, and all have cameras and microphones we cant switch off! One more in the living room is not an issue to most people...

[@Donut_2k]

And the other 18 aren’t a problem

[@chioptnstdr3448]

Unfortunately all the celebs that go live in IG will start using this and the masses will follow

[@RS-cl5wg]

There is a built in lens cover and mute button.

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

We're not doing anything in our lounge of interest. After we finish a call we block the camera and turn off the microphone. This device has been a godsend during lock down. I have a young daughter and grandparents who want to see her growing up. We use it almost daily to speak to relatives in Spain and UK. Before, my partner and her mum were talking via the small screens on their mobile phones and frustrating calls to my mum on her ipad.

[@joynul]

Hey Lew, maybe worth revisiting this? Especially with so many of us at home more. Don't care about Facebook... WhatsApp video calls is what's got me interested.

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

I bought 2 devices; one for my partner and one for her parents in Spain. The parents didn't seem that bothered with it at first as the mum was used to using her phone. However, soon after lock started they realised it was much nicer to see each other on a large TV screen than a mobile device.

[@snakesms]

You can say a lot of "good words" about Facebook brand and connotations about it, BUT: what is the alternatives? Can you advise just any other product developed for the same? Amazon Echo Show is probably the only one but still a 10" (max) Vs 50" (min) screen and many questions what Amazon would do with your personal data

[@mariadeleon5203]

I have one to use with WhatsApp and I unplug it when I’m not using it.

[@dy4858]

The only feature is camera feature which cover wide and capture person movements .which other tablets or iPAD or video calling devices are missing...

[@numbersletters1442]

3:07 Siri on my iPad triggered 😲 I didn't realised Hey Siri function was on so thanks

[@ericthibert537]

Numbers&Letters me too

[@jamarrpurnell7005]

Thanks lew you woke up Siri and she started playing music

[@christiandebellefeuille3245]

Seriously, unless you are single, living in your basement or your parent's basement, this think can be useful. Plus there's a camera cover and a switch on the side so you can turn if Off completely. Does it really turn it off? Well, i'm sure someone probably already reverse engineered it, traced packets and see that nothing is wrong if it's turned off. The thing is that if you are living in your basement, you are No One Interrest. People doesn't care at you. You fear that they track something you say? They are already doing it. And you see that cell phone on your desk? It's already sending your GPS location to someone network. "No, i've turned off the GPS"... YYYYYYYYYYYYYeah, sure buddy, i hope you feel comfortable with this, but long story short: They are sending your GPS location somewhere anyway. Maybe less frequently, but they are sending it. They can gather traffic data just by using cells. Are you using your browser constantly in "Private Mode"? Nah.... so do a quick search on google, amazon, or whatever. Let's say... look for a network switch. Then go to facebook, and suddently you will notice ad's talking about Network Switch! Coincidence? yeah... sure... This guy is freakin out but there's arround 20 camera watching at him while he make this video while he think there's only 2-3. Good luck Sherlock

[@jaybhatt3515]

Whatsapp video call is awesome 😁

[@bashthebishop101]

Hahahaha the joys of life pre Covid....lol

[@Beeline_N]

At this point they may as well just go ahead and ask to have one employee camp on my bedroom floor

[@DrRavenge]

DEAR FACEBOOK, Listen to the people. All we want is a device that smokes meats. We don't need another camera, unless it's a camera live streaming production of Sweet Baby Ray's.

[@sudiptokumar986]

Hey atleast we should appreciate the confidence of Facebook.

[@TheHatrat]

Sudipto Kumar No I don’t appreciate it, I think it’s stupid

[@sudiptokumar986]

@@TheHatrat ... Hey bro i was sarcastic. Its the dumbest idea.... How anyone can buy it.

[@S0ldiEr891989]

Update.. Portal tv now has plex and Zoom as standard.. NOW it is worth buying

[@leocasuga8453]

I mean, I think people want to buy them now considering self-isolation.

[@cassysamel3914]

A company really needs to come out with a wide view calling device that is linked to a phone number or email similar to FaceTime. I've had the portal for 2 yrs now and use it regularly bc we have small children and the grandparents/cousins want to see them long distance. It really does serve it's marketed purpose really well. At this point, connecting with family>protecting data privacy from predatory corporations.

[@bobvocal100]

It has a slide to cover the lens when not in use plus mute button on the side ,

[@broreal]

If u have a family overseas you will understand the use

[@johnmonk66]

What is the difference between EVERY phone, tablet and laptop with Facebook and this device? This device you can block the camera and turn the microphone off. Your phone right now might be listening to you. I got this for Zoom and the fact that I don’t have to look at a little screen anymore.

[@lindseymcintosh342]

What would be the best thing to use then? My mother has stage 4b cervical cancer and has family all over and she is terminal and can't make it to see them, so what is your suggestion that we use? We don't have a laptop or PC and she has no Facebook account, what would be your suggestion? Nothing?

[@bestamerica]

' no wonder why that man use a cap on the head... what country made this portal TV alexa

[@rutchjohnson]

I don’t think the general public has a stigma against Facebook. I know the teen crowd and younger aren’t using the platform though. I’m guessing it’s because “everyone” uses it, most importantly their parents.

[@TheClinchMagazine]

Nah.

[@jesusfreak7777]

Oh well.. She would have to accept that there is camera on every phone. Lol

[@chadwick626]

Idk.. Considering getting one for grandparents, depending how the picture frame functionality is. There's literally nothing to be paranoid about, regarding the camera, which is what this entire video was about.

[@fadelessdreamer]

I don't even have an Alexa... No thanks. xD

[@kodewilliams2892]

Oculus is the only Facebook thing I’ll own thank you

[@CurtAlfredo]

That is stupid, all they do is scan your retinas and log every movement you make!

[@SJPDurham]

You nearly said Fakebook, which is my term for it.

[@boyg6507]

not sure what the connection is between a camera in your home (such as your phone) and cambridge analytica? , yes you are wrong.

[@Ender424]

I was seriously disappointed with that article. Not because she brings up privacy issues but that is an issue that should be up to users and not something that takes up entire article on CNET. I am in the AV business and a client interested and was looking for info so when I saw this I thought 'oh maybe they are faulty' only to find a lecture instead of anything informative about the product. If I told my client what she put in her review I would be out of business. Won't be using referring to CNET any longer.

[@toyota420xp]

I want one because if you’re gonna connect to 4 or more people a big screen is nicer

[@imperialeddie]

So, there's nothing wrong with this product other than your personal point of view towards these types of products in your home.

[@osknyo]

I’m a software developer seeking jobs. Won’t apply to Facebook due to they’re terrible ethics.

[@bettybane9915]

I’m not special enough that people would want to spy on my fat gut

[@SimonMercurio]

who's here in 2020 saying damn I wish everyone had this cause zoom is just not cutting it

[@scottdonald9019]

One year later. CVOID has entered the room. This product works. I own one. I also keep it in my living room away from happy time sounds.

[@rammitt]

Trying to find out the tech specs on the camera.....NOTHING, anywhere. Can it be used as a Webcam???

[@lonerider5315]

7 billion people, if one has an idea, another one will create it. Options are abundant, but that’s what we like.

[@joeljrichards]

I would *LOVE* this hardware if it was only offered by another company. I want this without Facebook and open to any/all video conference service.

[@kint5ugee]

There's no good option for video calling on TV and this is super convenient for people in countries where Whatsapp is popular.

[@CBWMSJR]

Who would want this product? I have a 99 year old aunt and a 89 year old mother. You can't put a price on the ability to eyeball them when you speak to them on the phone. You have a better idea

[@jduarte1506]

I wanted to ask you about Razer Blade, many people make criticisms and videos that Razer Blade suddenly stops working, that does not detect the gpu many criticisms until there is a video as the chassis is defective, you are using Razer Blade what problems you have with this laptop

[@johnjuza2659]

Its no different then having a security camera in your house that can be hacked.

[@adigazgurt]

It is actually really good. Glad I had it before this pandemic and lockdown started, kept me sane. When you have your family 6000 miles away, this is a perfect solution. I understand the invasion of privacy, but we have all sorts of cameras and sensors especially our smartphones.

[@thetraveler2668]

Facebook portal is not good and safe for you they transcribe your messages what if you have private messages think about that

[@adigazgurt]

The Traveler I don’t really care. There is no alternatives. I use a language that can’t be transcribed.

[@paimonbutter]

Breaking news Facebook buys Kinect

[@crazybabezz74]

I was wanting one because I hate doing video calls on my phone and my computer isn't that great for it either. I want to connect on a family to family level with the corona virus instead of just person to person. I have also bought about getting the Google Hub Max. I have been unable to make up my mind since it's an investment for something a tablet can do that doesnt have all the tablet capabilities for the max. I mean is it worth it just to buy a new tablet. I dont know. I always watch your reviews before purchasing. Maybe you have suggestions. I'd prefer not to invest much money. Maybe I just need a good phone stand.

[@ramidaoud3776]

I want a camera that follow me wherever I go in home. that is how I like to make a video call with family abroad. any product?

[@feedmyintellect]

The Funny thing is everyone who is worried about privacy and the FB brand, already has Whatsapp, FB, FB Messenger, and Instagram installed on their iPhone or Android smart phone. Your phone has microphones and cameras. And you have Meta brand apps on it. Go read the EULA of those apps. Bottom line: Privacy died when iPhone came to market. Not to mention, Apple, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are doing everything that FB and everyone else is doing. I don't have a problem with a person who has privacy concerns. My point is: Have some damn consistency with your concerns for heaven's sake!

[@diji5071]

1:00 I hate to break it to you but pretty much everyone has a face book camera & mic in their home and on them at all times! Nothing new about this.

[@dlear85]

I actually wouldn't mind this for kids too interact with grandparents over xmas. But do you need a fb account becausr i havnt touched that crap in years

[@manofbeard]

I’d never heard of portal before the lockdown. Now it’s all over the place. How convenient.

[@mackbigtmack]

Came out 3 years ago

[@Doritsboobshadow]

It’s made for video conferencing

[@martingo2680]

But I'm watching this from my phone and my phone is watching me from my hand. 🤔

[@nyacoustics8373]

These companies pay someone to spy on people do no good reason. What is there job title called and what's the whole propose of this

[@docrobotnik247]

If your still able to unplug it when not on a call what's the problem

[@larryboyce]

How do you know it doesn't have a secret battery inside that maintains video and audio even when not plugged i so Big Brother can continue to spy on you?

[@docrobotnik247]

@@larryboyce tear one down and see, same could be said about any thing or anyone

[@larryboyce]

@@docrobotnik247 absolutely!

[@docrobotnik247]

@@larryboyce so.... Let's not use anything, throw your phone and PC in the bin, can't forget that smart TV too!

[@larryboyce]

@@docrobotnik247 OK I agree with you though so this will be my last post because I have to throw my phone away now and I won’t have any way of responding to any possible answer you might have to come back at me with.! Space LOL paranoia will destroy ya!!

[@KAG1216]

Facebook trying to stay relevant. A lot of people have turned away by not posting so much or logging in their account. It’s reached its plateau. Just like MySpace , people are bored with Facebook.

[@RJinks87]

Look I understand about the invasive side of this. I would just use it to talk to my parents with the kids as we are distant to each other. After that... I’ll just fucking unplug it and only reconnect when I want to talk to them again.

[@cornealiusc2992]

Facebook has big balls! Look at there crypto currency called libra ♎️

[@Dweebix]

A camera setup like yours and it's only 1080? wtf! lol..

[@dhanyachakraborty4522]

i boycott anything the minute I realize thats its associated (even remotely) with Facebook Group.

[@katecushing3847]

Right now would help us shut in! Any alternative?

[@stevemann6110]

The portal is a cool bit of kit, primarily because it's in a niche market. No other product can use WhatsApp and Facebook to make video calls in your living room, we have family and friends in the USA, Europe, Africa, middle East and Australia and this is an awesome product to connect us. I agree with the privacey issues, we have the microphone and camera covered when not in use. However until someone comes up with a viable alternative..... Portal TV it is.... Bring on the haters 😂🙈

[@saiedaboul-dahab7208]

I don’t think this have to do anything with all the conspiracy theories you trying to make. I really think it’s an awesome product and would be very useful, I was looking for something like this for a while to communicate with my family because I live far away from them. Also, Skype tried to do the same thing in the past and failed. These type of projects takes a long time and money to produce it just for a political reasons!

[@lonerider5315]

My Facebook isn’t in my name. I win.

[@AlexFlockhart]

They still link your account to other profiles and know your identity

[@cali_finds7465]

I like the old set up you had before

[@dont3222]

I have nothing secret. I don’t talk any political that potential put me in the government watching list. I am deaf.

[@zaqsarazan3585]

wtf is the big deal? Just unplug it when you're not using it.....it's not that hard.

[@ryanjoppen2923]

Haha this didn’t age well, a pandemic made this super useful, important and Facebook was right.