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Re:Google chief: I'd disclose smart speakers before guests e... by postalrat on Thursday October 17, 2019 @06:28PM (#21286923)
How are you sure you can turn it off? Are you removing the batteries?

I don't understand how the risk is anything but greater with a phone.

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Re:Google chief: I'd disclose smart speakers before guests e... by celeritascelery on Friday October 18, 2019 @08:52PM (#21296155)
Have you ever seen a verified case of a smartphone operating while off? I have only seen rumors. If you are going to be that paranoid then how do you know removing batteries turns it off? Maybe there is a Secret battery for spying on people.
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