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Apple agreed to pay Siri users from 2014-2024 a total of $95 million in settlement cash for unintentionally accepting user recordings for Siri training without consent. The widely reported ...

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However, some specialists have warned that these gadgets might actually be eavesdropping on our conversations. Tech gurus previously recommended keeping devices like Alexa on the ground floor ...

However, some experts have suggested that our smart speakers might be eavesdropping on our conversations. In the past, tech experts have advised keeping Alexa downstairs in your home. Dr Hannah ...

including hackers eavesdropping on private conversations and getting control of them via the smart assistant Alexa's Skills. On some days, your robot vacuum can be one of your favorite things in ...

In 2023, Amazon agreed to pay more than $30 million to the US Federal Trade Commission to settle litigation accusing the company of violating privacy with its Ring doorbell cameras and Alexa ...

This settlement follows similar cases involving voice assistants and privacy concerns. In 2023, Amazon settled a lawsuit related to its Alexa voice assistant for over $30 million.

Smart speakers like Alexa are increasingly common in homes, and sales often spike around events such as Amazon Prime Day. These devices offer convenience by managing daily tasks, updating us on ...