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Consumers are holding off on buying smart-home gadgets thanks to security and privacy fears
Amazon's Echo Show, one of a burgeoning number of smart-home gadgets. Matt Weinberger/Business Insider
Until the makers reassure ppl they aren't spying on them ppl will continue to hold off getting this bs.
Amazon's Echo Show, one of a burgeoning number of smart-home gadgets. Matt Weinberger/Business Insider
- Consumers are more cautious about smart-home devices than other Internet of Things gadgets, a new survey found.
- Consumers' hesitation about connected-home devices stems from concerns about privacy and security.
- Few of those surveyed felt gadget makers were doing a good job of informing them about the security risks posed by the devices.
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Until the makers reassure ppl they aren't spying on them ppl will continue to hold off getting this bs.