Feb 20, 2019

Google's Listening: Nest Security System Has a Secret Following reports that Google installed secret listening devices in the homes security product Nest, EPIC asked the Federal Trade Commission to require Google to spin-off Nest and to disgorge the data obtained from Nest users. It is a federal crime to intercept private communications or to plant a listening device in a private residence. Google’s Nest Security System Is Listening In On You With Nest Secure has supported Google Assistant integration for quite some time, but with this most recent update, the product is taking that to a new level by turning itself into a Google Assistant speaker. This is just like what the Nest Cam IQ did last year. With the flip of a switch in the Nest app, you can set the Secure as an always-listening Assistant speaker. Google Is Absolutely Listening to Your Conversations, and

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Google admits error over hidden microphone - BBC News Image copyright Google Image caption The Nest Guard contained a microphone, but Google did not disclose that in the product's specifications had made no mention of the listening device. I think Google is listening to my phone's microphone to

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