FTC expresses concern about software updates for smart devices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed concern over lack of manufacturer commitment to software updates for smart devices, citing the risk that security flaws won’t be fixed, or that products will cease to function altogether.
This echoes concerns we’ve been raising for the past couple of years about us never really owning the smart products we buy …
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Source: 9to5Mac
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