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Ah, but you're only focusing on one part of the value proposition for Dave.

Even if video leaks, he's at least ensured he has a 100% engaged audience not chatting or checking Instagram or commenting on HN or whatever.

But if it doesn't block RF people are still receiving incoming calls and texts with ridiculous ringtones, which has got to be annoying, even to professionals.

And they can't even stop the ringer, since their phone is locked up.

> Ah, starting an arms race, eh. A GoPro under your shirt (poking out between the buttons) would work fine if you aren't even trying, and there are plenty of more stealthy solutions that a visit to Amazon and $10 will get you.

Eh, at least that doesn't block my view when I'm standing behind you.

I doubt that's the rationale. No offense, but you sound like someone who only knew about him because of his show. He's been doing a lot of different things and I would say that arguably his career is doing better than ever.

I don't think that's the point. This is just a measure that's more effective than an announced reminder to turn cell phones off. Comedians just want to limit how many people have heard their jokes before. This device will certainly improve things.