HOT 282: Why Does Every Gadget Need an App and an Account Now? - Why Your Appliance Wants Your Email
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In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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