Man Alarmed to Discover Smart Vacuum Was Broadcasting Secret Map of His House
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A man discovered that his smart vacuum was broadcasting a map of his house, raising concerns about data security and privacy; the low-comment discussion reflects a cautious consideration of the issue.
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Discussed a couple of weeks ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45503560