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Re:Google’s Nest fiasco harms user trust and invades their p... by skookumchuck on Saturday March 16, 2019 @04:53PM (#19410228)
> I have also bought an Amazon Echo, but I unplug it when it's out of use for extended periods of time.

I'd buy an Echo if it had a physical switch to enable the microphone, along with a light that says its on. Software switches are worthless.

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Re:Google’s Nest fiasco harms user trust and invades their p... by Baeocystin on Saturday March 16, 2019 @05:46PM (#19410499)
I power my echo through a smart plug. Works great... assuming there isn't a hidden mic in the plug. :D
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