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Summary published at 9/18/2024

🔍 Amazon Alexa is considered one of the most invasive devices, raising privacy concerns. Many users have it in their homes while being unaware of its surveillance capabilities.

💰 After 10 years of being free, Amazon plans to charge $10 a month for an AI-enhanced version of Alexa, launching in October. This new service will include features like AI-generated news summaries.

🖱️ Logitech's recent attempt to introduce a “forever mouse” with a hefty upfront cost of $200 and ongoing subscription fees faced backlash, leading to its cancellation.

🍳 Anova, a smart sous vide cooker company, announced a $2 monthly fee for app usage, despite the app's primary functions being achievable without cloud reliance. Users who signed up before August 21 will be grandfathered in.

📉 The trend of tech companies shifting from ownership to subscription models is concerning, as it leads to ongoing costs for basic functionalities. Consumers are encouraged to resist these subscription services.

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