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Google & Facebook partner admits it can listen to device microphone to serve ads (www.dexerto.com)
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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago

I mean we all knew it right? Its nice to finally have it confirmed

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This shit is exactly why I've been firmly avoiding anything "smart". If I can't run an OS/firmware on it that I compiled myself and have full control I don't trust it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

same, any device that listens by default should not be trusted

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago

A phenomenon I've noticed many a time, and I'm not a tinfoil hat wearing type. This is why anything smart gets removed when I want a serious talk.