The UK-based consumer body Which?
And it makes for worrying reading if you’re concerned about the creeping tentacles of tech companies.
That action was highlighted in a privacy notice, but that’s likely something that many will miss.
It’s been happening for years.
I’ve come to terms with it.
Then we moved on to appliances.
As long as we’re fine with yet another room of Chinese men tracking our fridge stocking habits.
We now have to assume that every modern appliance we purchase is fully equipped for espionage.
I very much do not need my air fryer spying on me.
I am fully comfortable with the quality of air fryers on the market as is.
I do not care to sacrifice my privacy for the sake of microscopically crispier crust on my leftover pizza.
Can’t have that video out there.
It’s time we relax with the “product research”.
How much additional research do you really need to sell an air fryer?
We’ve already conceded that our phones are compromised.
I’ve admitted defeat when it comes my phone.
But air fryers is a bridge too far.
There’s not need for it.
They’re just gloating at this point.
Will I do anything about it?
I will continue buying whatever the latest appliance is every time my old one breaks.
I will continue divulging private information in the face of my Chinese spy blender.
But I’m NOT happy about it.
