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Close-up of low-cost, web-connected personal surveillance camera from smart home company Wyze isolated on white background, August 21, 2019. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Don't trust the Internet of Things

Nicole Karlis
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Death of a libertarian fantasy

Andrew Leonard
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Big Brother: Sochi Edition

Henry Grabar
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How to defeat Big Brother

Andrew Leonard
Remote-controlled cameras are set up across St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London, Monday, July 22, 2013. (AP/Lefteris Pitarakis)

A royal fishbowl for everyone

Andrew Leonard
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