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Amazon Alexa, the virtual assistant that can usually be found being ordered around in people’s homes, now has 10,000 apps, or “skills” in Amazon parlance. The milestone is a major one for Alexa, the smart software in Amazon Echo connected speakers—and increasingly in other devices too. Since hitting the market in June 2015, the voice …

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Amazon argues Constitution protects your chats with Alexa

Enlarge Image Arkansas investigators have a warrant for recordings from a homicide suspect’s Echo, but Amazon argues the First Amendment protects those recordings. Chris Monroe/CNET Amazon says the First Amendment protects your conversations with Alexa. “Such interactions may constitute expressive content that implicates privacy concerns and First Amendment protections,” the company’s lawyers wrote in a …

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Amazon Protects Customer Data In Murder Trial, Arguing That Alexa Speech Falls Under First …

Advertisement Amazon is keen on protecting customer data and it’s still refusing to turn over Echo recordings requested in a murder investigation, going for a First Amendment argument. For those unfamiliar with the whole matter, Amazon received an order last year to turn over audio from an Echo device, along with account and subscriber information, …

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Review: CUJO, a Smart Firewall for Today's Connected Devices

Pros: Security, protects 50+ devices simultaneously, price, DHCP mode, works with Wi-Fi extenders, home and business use. Cons: Setup is complicated, subscription plan, doesn’t work with VOIP routers. Keeping your Internet of Things secure is one of the main concerns among consumers. Protecting your connected devices from hackers or unwanted visitors is vital to building …

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