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What smart home devices are really listening to - and how to limit what they share

Smart speakers, cameras, locks, and plugs have quietly turned ordinary houses into sensor-packed data machines. They respond ...

The hidden data usage of smart home devices

Highline Internet reports that smart home devices consume bandwidth even when idle, impacting internet speed; solutions ...
Finextra

Smart Data: What’s next for regulated data sharing

With the Smart Data Bill now in law, the UK is taking the framework proven through Open Banking and extending it across the wider economy. Introduced in October 2024 and passed in 2025, the Bill gives ...
The New York Times

Yes, Your TV Is Probably Spying on You. Your Fridge, Too. Here’s What They Know.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rachel Cericola, Jon Chase and Lee Neikirk This is not a conspiracy theory: ...
Finextra

IFGS 2025: The next frontier of smart data

At IFGS 2025 in London, Edie Lush moderated a panel titled ‘The next frontier of smart data’, with Liz Brandt, CEO at Ctrl-Shift; Dan Scholey, CCO at Moneyhub; Gavin Starks, CEO and founder at ...
CNET

Smart Thermostats and Your Privacy: Here's What Data They're Collecting Around Your Home

A recent CNET survey found that high energy bills are a source of stress for 78% of American adults, and investing in a smart thermostat could help you take control of your energy usage. Smart ...