Vizio is settling a this week with the Federal Trade Commission and the New Jersey attorney general’s office, over a privacy suit.
The FCC said that the Irvine-based television manufacturer Vizio, spied on its customers with 11 million TV sets. Vizio was accused of collecting and selling customer information, which has become a rising concern with smart home devices, according to a recent Los Angeles Times article.
So what does this suit mean for the future of these in-home smart products? Larry speaks to Devindra Hardawar of Engadget to find out more.
Guest:
Devindra Hardawar, senior editor at Engadget