Security · 1h ago
Smart Appliances Leak Data: How to Check Yours
A new report reveals that smart fridges, washing machines, and dishwashers routinely transmit user data to manufacturers and third parties. Researchers found that many devices send usage patterns, error logs, and even ambient audio without clear consent. The article provides steps to audit your appliances' data transmission via router logs or privacy settings.
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The piece is a useful consumer guide, but it understates the systemic lack of regulation—most users have no practical way to stop data collection without bricking their device.
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