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The TVs That Watch You Back: Unveiling the Growing Surveillance Risks Lurking in Your Smart TV

Watching and listening.

Ken Macon

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No Warrant No Problem: The Surveillance State Has an App Now

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Surveillance on Wheels: Why You Shouldn’t Connect Your Phone To Your Car

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