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It would be super sketchy if it records any audio, since there's no real reason or need to do that for the features it provides. Also, if we're going conspirac
by dunpeal 8y ago
It would be super sketchy if it records any audio, since there's no real reason or need to do that for the features it provides.
Also, if we're going conspiracy mode: we're all surrounded by devices with very good microphones that are always on, primarily our phones.
- gambiting 8y agoThere's a very simple reason why phones cannot be recording all the time - it would have an impact on the battery life. But an always plugged in device like the echo does not have such limitation.
- dsl 8y agoIt's not really a conspiracy. The CIA actively uses vulnerable phones, televisions, and other devices as clandestine listening devices. 99.9% of HN readers are just too boring (read: not terrorists or foreign officials) to have to worry about it.
- rocqua 8y agoSource?