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Amazon devices will soon automatically share your Internet with neighbors
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:13 am
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:13 am
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If you use Alexa, Echo, or any other Amazon device, you have only 10 days to opt out of an experiment that leaves your personal privacy and security hanging in the balance.
On June 8, the merchant, Web host, and entertainment behemoth will automatically enroll the devices in Amazon Sidewalk. The new wireless mesh service will share a small slice of your Internet bandwidth with nearby neighbors who don’t have connectivity and help you to their bandwidth when you don’t have a connection.
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What is Amazon Sidewalk?
Amazon Sidewalk is a shared network that helps devices work better. Operated by Amazon at no charge to customers, Sidewalk can help simplify new device setup, extend the low-bandwidth working range of devices to help find pets or valuables with Tile trackers, and help devices stay online even if they are outside the range of their home wifi. In the future, Sidewalk will support a range of experiences from using Sidewalk-enabled devices, such as smart security and lighting and diagnostics for appliances and tools.
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The omnipotent juggernaut
Next, consider the wealth of intimate details Amazon devices are privy to. They see who knocks on our doors, and in some homes they peer into our living rooms. They hear the conversations we’re having with friends and family. They control locks and other security systems in our home.
Extending the reach of all this encrypted data to the sidewalk and living rooms of neighbors requires a level of confidence that’s not warranted for a technology that’s never seen widespread testing.
Last, let’s not forget who’s providing this new way for everyone to share and share alike. As independent privacy researcher Ashkan Soltani puts it: “In addition to capturing everyone’s shopping habits (from amazon.com) and their internet activity (as AWS is one of the most dominant web hosting services)... now they are also effectively becoming a global ISP with a flick of a switch, all without even having to lay a single foot of fiber.”
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Rumored: The next Amazon project will automatically opt Prime members into using their homes as micro-fulfillment centers.
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Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:14 am to rickgrimes
They gave us an Amazon Eco and a Dot at work. They are both sitting in the closet in unopened boxes. I don't see the value they provide.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:20 am to goofball
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They gave us an Amazon Eco and a Dot at work. They are both sitting in the closet in unopened boxes. I don't see the value they provide.
Probably spying on you from the box.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:21 am to rickgrimes
It’s been that way for awhile with your internet router.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:22 am to Bestbank Tiger
Your internet provider already does this
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:24 am to rickgrimes
Screw. That.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:25 am to rickgrimes
Communist internet.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:26 am to rickgrimes
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The next Amazon project will automatically opt Prime members into using their homes as micro-fulfillment centers.
Wait... what? They're going to leave packages at my house for other people to come get?
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:28 am to rickgrimes
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Rumored: The next Amazon project will automatically opt Prime members into using their homes as micro-fulfillment centers.
What does this mean?
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:29 am to rickgrimes
"What are you doing Step Amazon?"
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:30 am to pjab
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It’s been that way for awhile with your internet router.
You should not be using the internet service provided router anyway for so many reasons. It's always btter to bring your own router (mesh or otherwise).
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:30 am to rickgrimes
This will be great when someone starts serving their neighbors with bills. Can't wait to hear about it in court.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:33 am to rickgrimes
I remember the first time I read 1984 and how terrifying a total lack of privacy seemed. Now, most people have not only accepted it, they pay for the privilege. 
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:34 am to Dr RC
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Wait... what? They're going to leave packages at my house for other people to come get?
Sarcasm, brah.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:36 am to rickgrimes
I wouldn't buy their devices anyway.
So if your device shares your internet with your neighbor and your neighbor does something illegal, it's on your head.
Thanks Amazon.
So if your device shares your internet with your neighbor and your neighbor does something illegal, it's on your head.
Thanks Amazon.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:36 am to rickgrimes
ObamaNet
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:37 am to rickgrimes
I can’t even get WiFi in my bathroom. How are my neighbors going to share it?
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:43 am to rickgrimes
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:43 am to Dr RC
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Wait... what? They're going to leave packages at my house for other people to come get?
If you have a doorbell camera, and I do not. I think it’s safer to have my packages delivered to your house until I can come pick them up.
It would really be helpful if you could make a few quick deliveries around your neighborhood on days you receive shipments intended for your neighbors.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:46 am to goofball
Comrade, why do you not trust Amazon? As you know Amazon knows best, for all of us.
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