
Episode 1198 • • 1:36:56 - 1:40:29
1198: Self Certified
Amazon Echo Auto, Privacy Risks of Smart Devices
Amazon is marketing the "Echo Auto" device to integrate Alexa into vehicles, allowing users to control home lights and music while driving. The hosts mock a commercial for the product, highlighting the potential for domestic spying and the inherent bugs in smart home software. They argue that the convenience of voice-activated technology is outweighed by the loss of privacy and the risk of remote manipulation.
