Is sharing really caring?

Sidewalk is being rolled out asprivacy concerns are growingover internet devices.

However, some experts say the fact that Sidewalk will share your web link with strangers raises red flags.

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These gadgets will function as web connection bridges across the country.

“They use cellular to deliver data over long distances.

Go Private or Go Home?

Illustration showing Amazon Sidewalk’s connectivity to various devices

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Amazon has put in safeguards to ensure the privacy of customers data, but there are always unintended consequences…

Some privacy advocates arent convinced that Sidewalk is worth the risk, however.

“Id honestly stay away from this feature, at least until we see how it fares, security-wise.

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Im afraid were in for a bunch of imminent news stories about hacked networks and devices.”

If not, then theres always the option to just turn it off.