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Here’s what data Comcast says its motion-detecting routers collect

Comcast announced a new platform this week called Xfinity Shield that includes the option to let customers turn their routers into motion sensors. Many people reacted with fear and anger. "I am not enabling this. I am also seriously considering replacing my leased gateway with my own equipment, because a device I do not control […]

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Here’s what data Comcast says its motion-detecting routers collect
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