Houses of tomorrow: A more hopeful vision of domesticity, or a dystopian nightmare? – The Guardian
These technologies have a way of overriding any initial reservations we might have about them. “People don’t buy Alexa because… read more
How Big Tech Is Pitching Digital Elder Care to Families – The Markup
But those innovations have also sparked some concerns among privacy and health care advocates, who wonder about the cost and… read more
Privacy experts aren’t thrilled by Amazon’s rolling surveillance robot – Mashable
“Think about the worst case scenario that could happen if a third party gained access to that robot,” Guariglia explained… read more
Amazon’s controversial vision for the future of your home security – CNN
But Amazon’s decision to expand its offerings in this product category comes at a time of widespread scrutiny of the… read more
Amazon is hijacking our emotions to put robots in our homes – The Verge
While the utility of the Astro is currently up for debate, it’s absolutely adorable. This is the key that’s going… read more
Leaked Documents Show How Amazon’s Astro Robot Tracks Everything You Do – Vice
Another source who worked on the project mentioned privacy and navigation as chief concerns. “As for my personal opinions on… read more
Move over, Alexa: A Roomba could soon be the brain behind your smart home – Fast Company
The bigger picture is still murky, but Angle says a lot of what iRobot is doing now will ultimately have… read more
Lawsuits say Siri and Google are listening, even when they’re not supposed to – Washington Post
Tech companies have long encouraged putting listening devices in homes and pockets, attempting to convince consumers to rely on their… read more
Family Scanning – Real Life Magazine
The convergence of parental anxiety and tech access can extend surveillant care into a total system, reaching past the baby,… read more
The Weaponization of Care – Real Life Magazine
What prevents good intentions from sliding over into manipulation? How can we be sure that our norms and standards of… read more