E-cig spyware

[Maik]

E-cigarette smokers could be forced to “pay as you puff” after the tobacco giant Philip Morris patented a device which tracks every inhalation.

The Marlboro manufacturer’s proposal envisages an e-cigarette which can connect to the internet, allowing users to “buy” puffing time online, in daily, weekly or monthly chunks.

This digital functionality would also allow for the recording and uploading of smoking behaviour information.

The prospect of allowing the world’s largest tobacco company to track the  personal data of nicotine addicts prompted privacy concerns.

Writing for The Atlantic’s website, Robinson Meyer warned: “When you connect some previously dumb object to the internet, it can be both hacked, and you can be tracked. Smart objects give you access to health data and let you share it easily with doctors; they also allow it to be stolen.”

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/smart-ecigarette-can-keep-track-of-every-puff-9792178.html

[TonyKath]

At least it might help some peeps to give up smoking altogether! 

Tony

[jeanskala]

I used Skycigs for 9 months knowing it was the only way I would be able to give up, having tried patches, inhalers etc. I've been cigarette-free now for two years - mind you, could still kill for one!!

However, I have to say my e.cigs were the size of a normal cig and not these monsters that blow out clouds of vapour. I would highly recommend the smaller ones to anyone who seriously wants to give up and I believe that the authorities should be encouraging the e.cigs and not castigating them. As far as one that connects to the internet, that just seems a step too far.

[TonyKath]

Well done Jean!! 

Any chance of "the next step"?

Tony

[TonyD]

...a device which tracks every inhalation...

Isn't that an Ex Smoker?

[jeanskala]

Well done Jean!! 

Any chance of "the next step"?

Tony

What's that Tony, give up the drink... I don't think so  !!

[TonyKath]

Well done Jean!! 

Any chance of "the next step"?

Tony

What's that Tony, give up the drink... I don't think so  !!

Nah - don't be daft!!!!  The e-fags! 



Tony