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Does your smart washing machine air your dirty laundry?

Quite possibly. Dan Wroclawski at Consumer Reports did a deep dive into smart appliances and the privacy payoffs you make for connected convenience. Have a read before you hook up that new washer to your Wi-Fi.

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