The techlash isn’t large enough to forestall Fb from promoting video chat units on your lounge

Fb thinks you’re k with Fb units that watch you and pay attention to you. What if Fb is true?
Facebook thinks you’re okay with Facebook devices that watch you and listen to you. What if Facebook is right?

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Author: Peter Kafka

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