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Privacy Is IoT’s Highest Hurdle

Nearly 20% of U.S. broadband households own a smart home device, or a household object that connects to the Internet, and nearly 45% of U.S. broadband households plan to buy a smart home device in the next 12 months, according to international market research firm Parks Associates.

From the article "Privacy Is IoT’s Highest Hurdle" by April Berthene.

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