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Jon Chase
Supervising editor on the tech team who covers smart home devices for Wirecutter. Has been writing about tech for over two decades and has also worked as a TV writer for several game shows.
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Aug 13, 2025
• 36min
Are Your Smart Devices Really Spying on You?
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Jon Chase, supervising editor at Wirecutter and seasoned tech writer, dives into the world of smart devices and their hidden data collection practices. He reveals how even simple gadgets gather personal information to create detailed user profiles, often sold to the highest bidder. Chase discusses the unsettling role of smart TVs using automatic content recognition to monitor user activity. He shares actionable tips to help listeners safeguard their data, highlighting the balance between convenience and privacy in our increasingly connected homes.
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