Key Takeaways
Mesh Mess
But that’s not what’s worrying people.
Bad Actor
…Articles run frequently about the kind of information the Echo is harvesting from users. Sidewalk also feels like it will be more connected and pervasive.
Compare this to Apple’s recent AirTags announcement. This uses a network of 1 billion Apple devices (iPhones, mostly) to relay tracking blips from AirTags and other third-party trackers to the owners of those trackers. And yet, the only complaints about this massive operation were to do with the AirTags not having holes to hang them on keychains.
More Downsides
It might seem great to have a more robust internet connection for your smart home gadgets, but this comes with its own downside—it’s harder to disconnect your devices, too. You might not want your indoor surveillance cameras connected all the time.
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