Google Nest Home Secure had hidden microphone

[Knight_Light]

Google seems to enjoy eavesdropping on people these days. Hidden microphone was not mentioned in any of the device specs.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...close-microphone-in-nest-secure-idUSKCN1Q92F8

 

[DaShuckster]

Google seems to enjoy eavesdropping on people these days. Hidden microphone was not mentioned in any of the device specs.

No worries. After the story broke, Google announced that it was an innocent oversight.

 

[UCFWayne]

i have never once trusted any of these "smart" devices.

 

[UCFBS]

I can think of dozens of federal and state consumer laws violated by lack of disclosure.

 

[Poolside Knight]

I assume at this point that the perk of convenience with all the technology there is the trade off of risking privacy. There are probably bunker types in Russia peeping on laptop cams all over this country

 

[bqknight]

Guys - unless youre completely off the grid, advertisers know what you’re doing, what you’re buying, where you’re going, etc.

All they do is strip away personal identifying info and make you a number.

Hate to break it to ya, but that’s all these companies care about.

They don’t care about your name or if you and your spouse are fighting. You’re not that important.

All you’re good for is $$.

 

[firm_bizzle]

That's why I never talk inside my house. #fedswatchin

 

[DaShuckster]

Guys - unless youre completely off the grid, advertisers know what you’re doing, what you’re buying, where you’re going, etc.

Well I'll be Damned. All this time I thought it was a coincidence that I was receiving ads for Viagra and debt consolidation loans!!!