Stuff They Don't Want You To Know CLASSIC: Smart Devices and Surveillance
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Feb 15, 2025 Explore the hidden world of smart devices and their unsettling surveillance capabilities. Discover how these gadgets, while convenient, often invade your privacy and track your data without you realizing it. From smart TVs to voice-activated assistants, the risks of constant monitoring are highlighted. Engage with the humorous yet alarming implications of digital capitalism, consumer behavior, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding data collection. It's a thought-provoking journey into the balance between technology and personal privacy.
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Data Collection
- Mass data collection happens on our phones, not just by governments.
- Third-party companies collect this data through apps and services we use.
Smart TV Convenience and Privacy
- Smart TVs, like those from Amazon, offer interconnectedness and convenience.
- This interconnectedness, however, raises privacy concerns due to data collection.
Always Listening Devices
- If you use smart devices like Amazon Echo or Google Home, they collect your data.
- These devices are always listening, highlighting privacy concerns.
