Bluetooth could be a very useful technology. I don't dispute that. But the link above will take you to an article about plans to "bluecast" ads to mobile devices, particularly phones. Yes, when your device is queried, you have the opportunity to say "no" by not accepting the advert, but who wants to be queried right and left as they walk, drive or what have you?
My wife's laptop is equipped with bluetooth capabilities. We have disabled them because we really don't need it, but also because it is a huge security risk. The best rule is to disable anything you don't use, regardless of risk level. You can always re-enable it when needed.
There have been unconfirmed reports of bluetooth hacks against laptops recently. It is my intention to check this out in detail and try to inform you of what I find, either on the show, our site, or here.
If a device will not let me disable bluetooth, I don't want it.
Jack
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