The House of Representatives voted on Monday, Feb. 27, to make manufacturers inform consumers if their internet-connected devices come with cameras or microphones. The bill, known as H.R. 538 or [.]
The House passed legislation Tuesday night requiring smart device designers to provide clear disclosures to consumers about cameras or microphones in their products, a measure meant to respond to fears of internet-connected televisions and refrigerators spying on users.
Refrigerators or dishwashers that have microphones or recording devices might sound like a campy sci-fi movie plot, but they are already on the market, and possibly in a kitchen near you!
The Associated Press is continuing its tradition of celebrating people who are making a difference in an effort to “save the planet” through noble acts of sacrifice. One such person is Jos.