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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 11 days ago

Man Alarmed to Discover His Smart Vacuum Was Broadcasting a Secret Map of His House

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Man Alarmed to Discover His Smart Vacuum Was Broadcasting a Secret Map of His House

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 11 days ago

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One man's robot vacuum was constantly communicating with its manufacturer, sending a detailed 3D map of his house halfway across the world.

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Ignorant of how smart vacuums work and how all connected devices are used to gather personal information that can be sold for profit.

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