AstonJ

AstonJ

Do you trust web-enabled devices in your home?

Things like smart speakers (such Amazon Alexa), smart TVs or other devices with built in microphones, cameras or with other features that could enable them to leak personal or private info.

Judging by the sales of these items, most people don’t seem to be bothered, but as developers, I wonder what some of you might think?

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Carter

Carter

Too late :crazy_face:

iPaul

iPaul

No, I don’t trust these kind of devices and I have no plan to keep one in my house. On the other hand I have my mobile phone always with me so …

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