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The ubiquitous marketing of "smart tech" hides the politics of data collection and control that is embedded in the design of modern smart devices (Jathan Sadowski/OneZero )

Jathan Sadowski / OneZero : The ubiquitous marketing of “smart tech” hides the politics of data collection and control that is embedded in the design of modern smart devices  —  ‘Smart tech’ is a buzzword that’s been applied to everything from toothbrushes to TVs — and the cute marketing helps hide what’s really going on The

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Mercedes-Benz: EV development is more important than self-driving cars

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has said that its putting the brakes on developing self-driving cars. Earlier today, News.com.au reported that Ola Kallenius Daimler chair and Mercedes head of cars spoke to journalists, telling them the company is shifting its approach to self-driving vehicles. [Read: Nearly 90% of Americans don’t trust self-driving cars] In the near future

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