Your ISP might be collecting much more data than you think

This personal eVTOL comes in a DIY kit with a flight speed of 63 mph, BP to build the world’s first solar-powered steel mill, 750,000 panels strong Oct 25, 2021 # Together with [ Lloyd]( Good morning to you and your internet service provider, which is watching you as you read this. A new investigation revealed that internet providers collect and share far more sensitive data than many expect, and the optics don’t look great. But fear not. If you want to escape their all-seeing eye, you could take to the skies with the Jetson One, a new DIY eVTOL that can fly and land in any location — provided you have $92,000 lying around, of course. What’s more, a steel mill in Colorado is getting a new lease on life by going "green,” and it isn’t looking back. This is The Blueprint. Happy reading. CULTURE [Your ISP Might Be Collecting Much More Data Than You Think]( [Federal Trade Commission.]( A new report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) [has revealed that internet service providers]( (ISPs) collect and share far more data about their customers than many of them believe. These scary practices include access to all of your internet activity and real-time location data. - Persistent surveillance. The report examined six internet service providers, which account for roughly 98 percent of the mobile internet market, including AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile. The report identified several concerning data collection practices, such as combining personal, app usage, and web browsing data to target ads and placing consumers into sensitive categories, like race and sexual orientation, if you can believe it. - These categories are extremely specific, at times bizarre, and often deeply concerning. The list of categories included examples such as “viewership-gay,” “seeking medical care,” and “unlikely voter.” Manufacturing consent. Even though various ISPs promised not to sell consumers' personal data, they allowed it to be used, transferred, and monetized by others. Moreover, subscribers’ real-time location data was shared with third-party customers like "car salesmen, property managers, bail bondsmen, bounty hunters, and others." They also hid disclosures regarding these practices in the fine print of their privacy policies. Finally, although the ISPs claimed to offer consumers choices about how their data is used, they actually made it difficult for consumers to exercise such choices, and that they kept data on file for much longer than expected. Targeted advertising based on browsing data isn't new; it's how Facebook and Google make the majority of their money. However, the FTC report reveals the ISPs’ level of involvement and rampant abuse of their customers’ private data, and emphasizes [how unsafe we are online]( urging higher levels of ISP monitoring. [Read More]( TRANSPORTATION [This Personal eVTOL Comes in a DIY Kit with a Flight Speed of 63 MPH]( [The Jetson One.]( We've brought you several spectacular eVTOL concepts, but [this might be the first one that’s truly a ready-to-fly, DIY vehicle](. The price tag is a bit stiff, but if you are a flying enthusiast, this personal eVTOL is definitely a cheaper option than buying a plane. What's more, you don't even need a runway. - Introducing Jetson One. Can anyone come up with a better name for a personal eVTOL? We'll wait. Although it isn't the swanky-looking futuristic flying car that science fiction movies have portrayed for decades, it is nevertheless a major achievement. Jetson One is a one-person DIY eVTOL that can fly and land in any location. This 190-pound (86 kg) eVTOL measures 9.3 x 7.8 x 3.3 feet (roughly 2.84 x 2.4 x 1 m) in dimensions in flight and can be folded into a three-foot package for storage when not in use. The vehicle's body is made up of carbon and aluminum fiber, and it’s powered with eight powerful electric motors mounted coaxially on four arms. The total power output of these motors is a maximum of 88 kW, but the flight speed can reach 63 mph (roughly 100 kph). The high discharge lithium-ion battery on the aircraft promises a flight time of 20 fun-filled minutes. - Don’t fall. The flight controls are simple with a throttle lever and a three-axis joystick which means you can learn to fly it in very little time. In a worst-case scenario, the aircraft will deploy a parachute to bring you safely back to the ground. Shipped in an IKEA-like format, the eVTOL on-arrival requires some self-assembly, and for $92,000, Jetson One can be yours along with further details and instructions. With the future of mobility in the skies, we will undoubtedly see [an increase in recreational aircraft]( bringing personal electric flight to everyone – hopefully at much lower prices! [Read More]( INNOVATION [BP to Build World's First Solar-Powered Steel Mill, 750,000 Panels Strong]( [A steel mill.]( As world leaders gather in Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), [a steel mill in Colorado is going 'green,']( in an attempt to demonstrate that even the oldest of industries can be made eco-friendly with enough pushing. - A new lease on life. The 150-year-old EVRAZ Rocky Mountain Steel Factory in Pueblo, Colorado, which recycles scrap metals to produce steel products, will now be powered by solar energy. The 300-megawatt pack of 750,000 solar panels was erected on 1,800 acres of land owned by the steel mill, and is helping to achieve this lofty aim. The Bighorn Solar Project, a joint venture between Lightsource and BP, invested $285 million in sustainable energy infrastructure. Yes, we are talking about that BP. The plant is set to begin operations next month to use its 300-MW capacity to meet the steel factory's yearly energy needs. It'll also contribute to the retention of over 1,000 jobs in the region, where the steelmaker is currently the major employer. Steel has a high carbon footprint because its production relies heavily on coal as both a feedstock and an energy source, and this has remained the case for the EVRAZ facilities for most of its existence. In fact, the [iron and steel industry emits]( 2.8 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide every year, accounting for 8 percent of total global energy demand and 7 percent of energy-related carbon emissions. With this project, the EVRAZ is expected to stop 433,770 metric tons of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere, which is the equivalent of removing 92,100 cars from the roads each year. This will “enable the mill to produce some of the world’s greenest steel and steel products," Lightsource BP says, and new solar projects like this will hopefully pave the way for [even more renewable-powered steel]( in the future. [Read More]( SPONSORED A Derailed Career Stunts Growth. But A Transition Can Set You On The Right Track. The Covid-19 outbreak has caused millions to lose their jobs and thousands to rethink their career paths. Undergoing a career transition in such a period is a daunting task, especially when you have no idea what lies ahead. However, a new career path can ensure a stabilized financial situation and help you evolve as a professional. It's your ticket to a happier life, avoiding dull workdays and embracing an exciting new challenge. The experienced personnel at Lloyd can help you get that ticket. Lloyd’s career coaching app helps you find the right career path by giving you friendly, expert guidance to achieve your career goals. [Talk to a career copilot]( for free before you opt for a change! QUOTE OF THE DAY “ Reason, Observation and Experience — the Holy Trinity of Science — have taught us that happiness is the only good; that the time to be happy is now, and the way to be happy is to make others so. This is enough for us. In this belief we are content to live and die. If by any possibility the existence of a power superior to, and independent of, nature shall be demonstrated, there will then be time enough to kneel. Until then, let us stand erect. ” Robert G. Ingersoll in ‘The Gods’ [Video]VIDEO OF THE DAY [The Boeing CH-47 Chinook: the Workhorse of the Sky]( The chopper happens to be particularly large, powerful, and nimble. [The Boeing CH-47 Chinook: the Workhorse of the Sky]( AND ANOTHER THING... - Just when you think scientists and engineers have given up on it, space elevators have become somewhat feasible at last thanks to [recent advances in materials science](. - From Laika the dog to Ham the chimpanzee, animals have blasted off—and died—pioneering space travel for us. [Check out what we're still sending up today](. (National Geographic) - NASA's InSight lander is equipped with an extremely sensitive seismometer that can pick up vibrations as subtle as a spring breeze. [Hear Martian earthquakes and winds through its ears](. - A future for the disabled in outer space takes flight: People with different types of disabilities [tested their skills and technologies]( on a zero-gravity research flight. (The New York Times $) - Remember the moisture farms in Star Wars? [Turns out they might be possible](. - Depending on your lifestyle and energy consumption habits, solar panels for RVs can be an excellent investment — but [are they right for you]( (CNET) - The Pentagon’s long-range hypersonic weapon test failed. [Here’s what we know](. Prepared by Derya Ozdemir and Brad Bergan Enjoy reading? Don't forget to forward to a friend! Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe]( [About Us]( | [Advertise]( | [Contact Us]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( [Instagram]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to our newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( to manage your newsletter subscriptions. © Copyright 2021 | The Blueprint is by Interesting Engineering, Inc. 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 | All Rights Reserved [Interesting Engineering]