Tuesday 25 July 2017

Roomba's Next Big Step Is Selling Maps of Your Home to the Highest Bidder

Roomba's Next Big Step Is Selling Maps of Your Home to the Highest Bidder

The Roomba is generally regarded as a cute little robot friend that no one but dogs would consider to be a potential menace. But for the last couple of years, the robovacs have been quietly mapping homes to maximize efficiency. Now, the device’s makers plan to sell that data to smart home device manufacturers, turning the friendly robot into a creeping, creepy little spy.
Read more: http://gizmodo.com/roombas-next-big-step-is-selling-maps-of-your-home-to-t-1797187829?source=Snapzu

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