That smart speaker in your kitchen or living room—your Alexa device—is incredibly helpful, but let’s be real: it’s also a highly sensitive microphone sitting in your private space. While Alexa is only supposed to start recording after you say the wake word (“Alexa,” “Echo,” etc.), the truth is that it keeps recordings of some of […]

That little smart speaker in your kitchen or living room—your Amazon Echo, Google Nest, or Apple HomePod—is incredibly convenient. Need to know the weather? “Alexa, what’s the forecast?” Want to play music? “Hey Google, play some jazz.” But have you ever stopped to think about how these devices are always listening, waiting for their name […]

Our homes are getting smarter every day. We can turn on the lights with a voice command, check the weather from across the room, and play our favorite songs without lifting a finger. Voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant have made our lives incredibly convenient, but with that convenience comes a new set of […]

Alexa has become a helpful presence in many homes, making it easy to play music, check the weather, or manage a shopping list with just a simple voice command. But have you ever stopped to think about what happens to those voice commands? It’s a fact of life with these smart assistants: in order to […]

Smart speakers like Amazon Alexa and Google Home offer incredible convenience, but they also come with privacy considerations. If you frequently use your smart speaker while on phone calls or video conferences, it’s crucial to mute it. Why Muting Matters: How to Mute Your Smart Speaker: Additional Privacy Tips: By taking these simple steps, you […]

Smart speakers like Google Assistant are super handy, but they also may be always listening. That means they’re recording everything you say, from grocery lists to random thoughts. While this data helps improve the assistant’s capabilities, it’s also a potential privacy risk. Imagine if a hacker got access to your voice recordings. They could use […]