How a Roomba Followed and Exposed a Woman in the Bathroom

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Behind iRobot’s practical Roomba vacuums, lies a dark secret. A scandalous invasion of privacy of them spying on people in their homes and posting images on social media without their knowledge or consent was exposed by MIT Technology Review, revealing how the Roombas were capturing compromising moments, like a woman using the toilet, and even showing children and pets. Watch our video to find out what happened, and how you can protect yourself and your home from this insidious invasion of privacy.
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[@Brew]

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[@skye5637]

First

[@JustaHedgehoginSonicBoom]

Sounds good

[@Donald_Trump_2024]

honestly everyones info was leaked at some point, at least from everyone who lives in a civilization

[@AthresGamingSecondChannel]

Early!/5th

[@Vinenenale]

Do you know spill

[@_sunchildd]

this is why i think it's SOOO weird and creepy how people have cameras all over their houses. in their living room? bedrooms even!!?! those types of cameras are so insanely easy to hack. it's been shown time and time again.

[@CreeperCart]

Well, cameras in your house are more helpful than bad. But I see what you mean

[@arav13]

Cameras to record everyone and everything entering and leaving the house is helpful Having a walking camera is not

[@daphenomenalz4100]

A camera in living room is fine, but not in bedroom bruh

[@salpertia]

IP cams, cheap, default passwords. So good!!

[@gearsofbaird3529]

Only if it's connected to the Internet or wireless. Otherwise it's perfectly fine

[@Masonthebaconhair]

No wonder why my Mom doesn't want Robots or Electronics with cameras, and honestly, I can see why.

[@Hannah_The_Heretic]

And have you seen how long those things takes to "clean" anything? 5 minutes with a broom and vacuum and my house will be cleaner than what that thing can do in several hours.

[@Hannah_The_Heretic]

@AQvc no bro, what's YOUR point? ( that's a genuine question)

[@romancatholicgameing]

You say, while typing on your electronic device, using a Google-owned website, which collects your data.

[@lifegoeson1007]

@@AQvc44 or you could cover those cameras, you don’t need them to use your phone

[@PrincessNotSmurf]

the roomba could also see why

[@twocvbloke]

When things like lightbulbs and floor sweepers (they'll never be real vacuum cleaners!) need access to the internet, then I question the safety and security of those devices right away, after all, why do they need access to the internet to cast light or sweep crumbs off the floor? There's no good reason, at all, bad enough we have smartphones that gather data about us as it is...

[@stylesrj]

Machine learning does require a network... and the internet is pretty much easier to set up your network on...

[@melissa47151]

And sometimes also needs updating, so internet. I still wouldn't bring it into my house though

[@mlzovozlm]

and if it were malicious, you'dnt know if it's connected to internet anyway (unless you're tech savvy enough and cautious enough to take it apart to check)

[@moonimbued]

so, folks will always want to use new gadgets, and a giant portion of people are able to keep clean that werent before bc of time, disability, etc. now that there are vacuuming robots so I think "just not using them," isn't a practical answer companies seem to think that these small devices need only minimal security because they're simple little things, but you know what? I actually think the solution to this is kind of to do the opposite: make these little gadgets have as much security as a wired desktop computer is capable of having. that's certainly not foolproof, but it would carry the same level of risk that the usage of a computer has. the problem I'm seeing is that it may be cost prohibitive, but I am certain there are inexpensive ways to make it work. thoughts?

[@dacksonflux]

@@moonimbued older versions of these gagdets don't require internet. They've simple enough programming that they don't really need updating. I refuse to believe that invasion of privacy is necessary when functioning versions exist without it. My grandmother is getting older and can't always clean her home. She has an older Roomba that doesn't record her nor does it need wifi. It works fine. Her home stays clean and private. ON TOP OF THAT we don't give healthcare providers the same excuse when they breach patient confidentiality. The idea that we should put up with Amazon and other companies shamelessly invading a disabled person's privacy for the sake of their quality of life is a flimsy defense.

[@FWAKWAKKA]

Anything with a camera is a risk for security. Anything with a camera AND a connectivity aspect like bluetooth or wifi is smartest to be assumed compromised from its first moment its powered on.

[@jwhite5008]

So every smartphone, tablet, laptop,...

[@SerafinaCastaway]

Honestly if they see me in the bathroom, that’s their therapy to pay for, not mine. I have IBS, y’all gone see and hear violence.

[@cydragon2.099]

o please i don't think we should question our portable consoles IE a 3DS or a PS Vita

[@FWAKWAKKA]

@@jwhite5008 yes.

[@FWAKWAKKA]

@@cydragon2.099 yes, you should.

[@HeisenbergFam]

4:47 its mindblowing to hear someone gave consent to being recorded by a roomba, camera like that gives huge red flags

[@rumplstiltztinkerstein]

People buy Alexa, a literal microphone recording everything in the surroundings and connected to the internet. So don't be surprised xD

[@insideAdirtyMind]

I do not understand, why does a romba need a cam? This is weird.

[@Grey_Warden_Invasion]

​@@insideAdirtyMindI guess it would need some kind of sensors where it's going and if something is standing in its way or else it would constantly collide with things.

[@BeachLookingGuy]

@@insideAdirtyMind if you actually pay attention to the video and the words being said, you wouldn’t ask such a goofy question. 🤪

[@rumplstiltztinkerstein]

@@insideAdirtyMind a romba needs to know where it is going. So they use a camera to understand what is in front of them and avoid it.

[@TwentyNineJP]

This is exactly why I bought one without a camera Lidar rocks. I'm not having conversations while a noisy vacuum is running, so the eavesdropping thing is not much of a real concern for me. BTW, I was one of the beta testers for this camera version. I made sure to never be in a compromising position in front of it, because I knew that everything was being sent for diagnostics. The constant vigilance around it is what made me decide I didn't want one with a camera Edit: I wasn't ever promised the end product. Maybe that was only promised to the first few testers

[@fltfathin]

umm LIDAR might not be good enough to do what camera does but the mechanism won't rule out the same thing not happening, LIDAR is just rehash name of TOF camera

[@SaltNBattery]

Yay, finally a @Brew video that isn't a medical horror story that's going to trigger my crippling panic disorder.

[@mirandaandrews2872]

I hope your anti ai😊

[@loganpestonit4514]

Yeah but you like it tho

[@robertwilloughby8050]

And unfortunately give a different variant of panic disorder instead........

[@chrisandrus2735]

This is what happens when you make products smarter than they need to be! Why not use proximity sensors?

[@BeachLookingGuy]

It’s not smart. Calm down

[@pixelapocrypha]

That's the thing, they do. They have for a while, even with the whole floorplan mapping feature. Idk why they felt like a recording camera was necessary.

[@frannred]

actually the old ones work like that

[@zabijavak2329]

Mine has that, it's a Miele Scout RX1. Though it does have a camera at the top to map the house so it doesn't get lost but i'm not sure how detailed the cam is or if it saves anything but iirc it wipes the saves whenever it turns off

[@chrisandrus2735]

@@BeachLookingGuy its smart enough to take pictures on its own.

[@coryrichardson7272]

A vacuum has no business taking pictures for anything other than navigation, let alone being online and uploading data. I can understand the gathering for better improvement but I gotta ask, how much data do these companies need? With the hundreds of thousands of purchasers and they don't seem to stop ever colleting data seems odd.

[@mikoto7693]

It’s incredible. People voluntarily agreeing to have cameras put in their homes so corporations can spy on them. And paying for the privilege.

[@lanecolvin95]

When you're vacuum has to be connected to the wifi we have gone to far

[@questiongod6303]

your*

[@signdeals4972]

I think a good rule of thumb is that if something CAN plausibly be used for nefarious purposes, it WILL be used for nefarious purposes.

[@dunnowy123]

I have a Roomba, obviously not this model, and it's anything but convenient. We constantly need to rearrange stuff for it to actually do anything and it spends most of the time just screwing around lol

[@davidzindovich7117]

You basically have a robotic dog

[@kindahungry8505]

It's very charming

[@kimmeex]

You bought it as a status symbol im sure so why not hired a cleaning person a few times a month to clean your house. It will make you feel more high class and those people are usually very nice and humble Immigrants

[@tnijoo5109]

Yeah. It always seems like it’s just easier to actually vacuum.

[@Myonexis]

Same. I have very long hair and 3 cats and its rollers keep getting stuck every 5 min at best, so I keep having to take them out and clean them up. I went back to just sweeping my floors myself and haven't touched the thing in probably a year now.

[@mesmerizefragaria]

This is straight out of Love, Death, Robots… there’s actually an episode about a killer roomba. Great episode!

[@TheYthy]

Season 2 Episode 1 - Automated Customer Service, in case anyone's wondering

[@LuckyDineroTv]

😂😂 fr

[@deannaandscottazevedo348]

Everyone: *shocked* No one: *sitting on the toilet with their phone that is connected to internet with front and rear cameras*

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

So true

[@rekitrelt]

I personally cover my phone cameras when needed but if you are using an iphone you have very little to worry about, I personally still like to be safe

[@b4kkl3ef98]

​@@rekitreltyeah, recently i covered my pc's webcam with a bandage, same thing with the android ipad im using rn

[@sak1641]

​@@rekitrelt iPhones can be hacked too :). The only reason why they used to be hacked less is because more people were using androids, but now that iPhones are more popular they are getting hacked too...

[@rekitrelt]

@@sak1641 the reason that they are hacked less is because it’s a closed system, apple controls all of your phone and limits your phone, so if you aren’t side loading then you aren’t gonna get a virus in 99% of cases

[@Waqulah]

I bought one last year and then read the manuals and saw what a spy it was and all the permissions it needs I immediately returned it.

[@mightyx5441]

Um i maybe a little unfimilair buying things, but do they not have mini manuals on the box you can read at the store, where your at

[@kostasismename9493]

Woman took a morning steamer and had to find out the hard way that her roomba's a streamer

[@shadowace2400]

daily reminder that your Alexa or equivalent is ALWAYS LISTENING and sending everything it hears to a server with the 'promise' of deleting it later.

[@jamesphillips2285]

Would not be so bad if you did the processing on your own local server.

[@HarveyLenn]

Aaaand this is why I'm sticking with the ones that have proximity sensors to map out rooms

[@DS-lt7fw]

Just stick to ones that don't have wifi

[@HarveyLenn]

@@DS-lt7fw I like controlling them via app tho? That way I can choose which areas it'll clean and mop and I can run it while I'm not at home

[@TheSaintBigFoot]

Just use a vacuum

[@bigred1247]

How do you know if they are hiding a cam or tech in it..?

[@imok3487]

i still use a broom

[@lynnhua9482]

Lol I had no idea roombas even had cameras

[@CaffeinatedTigress]

newer ones, yes. Older ones, no.

[@jkleylein]

Why does a vacuum cleaner have a camera that is connected to the internet?

[@Skarry]

Because Amazon wants your data.

[@Cybershock180]

Well roombas are not the only ones spying on us it’s are phones too.

[@cassy420blaze]

Did you not watch the video??

[@ironheavenz]

I'm as surprised as sad that no lawyers jumped in on the opportunity of a class-action lawsuit I'm definitely not getting an iRobot ever lol

[@rebasack21]

This is why the idea of smart everything scares me. Until the companies turning everything in your life into a smart version are forced via government regulations to keep us safe they are not worth the risk.

[@thisisme3238]

Strongly agree 💯

[@WhoAmI2YouNow]

Soo you don't want a smartphone?

[@armind4555]

They're not worth the risk period. 100% government regulation would have a fine print of "Btw police, army and other government bodies can request the info at any time". That or peeps and companies plainly doing the criminal thing anyway

[@Kivlor]

The more frightening prospect is the internet of things being bricked on you, because you (or someone in your home) was detected saying something that your masters view as beyond the pale.

[@deathjoker666]

How blue prints are one thing but it doesnt show your valuables and luxury items such as TVs video game consoles and computers to name a few things. A burglar could use the invasion of privacy images to see if you have any items worth stealing, and where it is. They could use those photos to map out your house to plan a fast route to get in and out quickly.

[@Herowebcomics]

Wow! That is messed up! I will stick with manual vacuums, thanks!

[@thisisme3238]

Same here, we all should value our privacy and keep it private!

[@a_coloradan8689]

Now im worried that my old roomba was snappin pics of me on the toilet

[@cassy420blaze]

Oh for sure your pics are on the internet 💩😅

[@mikoto7693]

Honest to goodness, I have absolutely no idea what men find so attractive about a woman on the toilet taking a dump.

[@karenwilson9528]

it's like a generic Batman villain. "We'll get access to people's home by pretending to do a job for them. No one likes hoovering. They'll be more than happy to let us do it for them. In doing so, give us access to the entirety of their home and all the information stored there in. And the best part is.....they'll pay us for the privilege!" Que steepled fingers and evil laughter.

[@mikoto7693]

That’s probably quite literally what they’re doing.

[@frostyfly31122]

its been awhile since we seen the skits of the crew reacting to the video topics and i do miss them.

[@deineroehre]

We need a right to have an own Linux based server for these devices and/or a clear mandatory interface description free of licence fees, so you can process all the data in your own home. This additionaly makes it easier to run the devices if the manufacturer decides they don't want to support these anymore or just go out of business.

[@princeofpokemon2934]

I'd say this Roomba has gained sentience. It's only a matter of time before we get a Terminator in real life

[@DemonXeron]

The good news is they have a grave weakness: Stairs :o

[@mr.gamewatch6165]

It's a possibility we may also get Jeff the Evil Roomba if roombas get more sentient.

[@romancatholicgameing]

what tf are the roombas gonna do to try to harm you? lightly brush you? comb your hair?

[@blubug768]

First they take pics of us pooping, then they take over the world!!!

[@princeofpokemon2934]

@@blubug768 I rest my case

[@therainbowfaerie]

I miss seeing Brew, Grill, Chill, Quiz…even Bean and Howard. 😢

[@bobby_greene]

I miss the no nose portraits

[@GabyAR7575]

Yeah what happened with them?

[@therainbowfaerie]

@@GabyAR7575 I wish I knew!

[@juniuws]

this unlocked a new fear for me, even tho i dont even own a roomba.

[@artbk]

Welcome to Brew: a new phobia with every video.

[@tcijo]

Tech is getting out of hand

[@andreahl3494]

But you have a phone and probably a SMART TV

[@mcstabba]

Maybe roombas will sneak into you home... :O

[@kingsrefuge]

That reminds me. Did they ever catch the hackers for those doorbell cameras?

[@PileOfStones]

Colin straight up smiled and said, "don't worry the people who uncovered how much we're recording you won't work with us further - the people who make sure we're monitoring you more and more who can keep their mouths shut will continue helping us out." Great...

[@GlowErr0r]

You managed to notify me at the perfect time when I tapped the top of my screen.

[@anthonydelfino6171]

You know there's this crazy device very much like this that cleans your floors and doesn't take your picture or share your data... it's called a broom. Though seriously, I've never trusted any of these things. The roombas, the home assistants... none of them.

[@hailee1001]

or even a vacuum😭 i never understood roombas either, i swear they don’t even work properly , it’s quicker and easier to quickly vacuum/sweep up the mess

[@pootube2024]

​@@hailee1001 ikr.

[@CreeperCart]

@@hailee1001 it's actually not quicker

[@hailee1001]

@@CreeperCart you think a roomba can vacuum a floor quicker than the average human? how long does it take you😳

[@animeartist888]

@@hailee1001 I don't think they mean the physical amount of time spent for each, but rather that anything you personally don't have to do saves you time- i.e. the dishwasher takes physically longer than handwashing, but you don't have to stand at the sink while it's doing its job.

[@manwiththeredface7821]

Solution: don't have Roombas, Siris, Alexas etc. in your house. It's that easy.

[@jwhite5008]

...smartphones, laptops, tablets, smart watches, cars...

[@scarletboa]

Smart tvs, wifi-connected outlets, doorbell camera, etc, etc...

[@Sniperbear13]

its better to not have the ones that you cant set up security for. its not too hard to hack a Smart device if it has no ways for people to secure it after all.

[@lionguardfan2019]

unfortunately these days your comuter or mac can already come with Siri and Cortana respectively

[@erict3728]

Thank goodness I use Google home, lol. Yeah I catch it listening when it isn't supposed to. Also cortana comes on (on my laptop)when it wants.... You can't avoid it without going crazy off grid

[@rps215]

This is just why I never allow any devices that have no business connecting to the internet to connect to the internet.

[@cassy420blaze]

Right? Get a broom from the dollar tree 🧹

[@cherriberri8373]

This is exactly why I made sure the lil vacuum guy I got didn't have a camera. Just a contactor pad, because why does it need to avoid furniture if it can just go slower to avoid damaging things? Its not like you should care how long it takes as long as its finished

[@descendedhalo5458]

It’s so annoying seeing a million people yell first- like who cares if you’re first

[@Hannah_The_Heretic]

I think its the highlight of their week, quite sad really.

[@Wiliam_The_Comrade]

That is just really scary tbh

[@f1zzMsm]

Moral of the story: Roombas are basically the future's chihuahuas...

[@WillHuizenga]

I think the biggest issue here is that people leave the door open.

[@projectalyce]

I leave the door open, especially if it’s in the middle of the night and I know no one should be walking around with me. Not that I would be that uncomfortable leaving it open with my partner. When you only have one bathroom, one person uses the toilet while the other takes a shower or brushes their teeth. It’s life for some people.

[@rationalbacon5872]

You clearly don't have needy weird pets or children

[@HYPERBOREA_TMG]

I do that sometimes when nobody's home, kinda makes me feel free.

[@tek87]

@@projectalyce Being in the shower while some is using the toilet is kinda gross. Fortunately my place has a separate shower and bathroom.

[@BlueOvals24]

​@@projectalyce But if you have a roomba you should treat it like someone else is there and close the door.

[@becca53444]

I always wanted a roomba because I despise the sound of a vacuum. I hope there’s an alternative that doesn’t have a camera. It only needs a motion sensor not to bump into things.

[@kasugaifox8571]

Good thing my roomba isn't connected to the internet. I never set it up. Also, I didn't have home wifi at the time I got it. Works just fine without the internet.

[@RaxoNCS]

I once had a roomba, but it kept hitting everything and didnt even know how to exit a room.

[@Justa.commenter]

Welp, there goes my momentary "a robo vacuum would be great for the bunnies" thought. (Apparently they like to ride the things.) But, here comes extra motivation to find "the old way" of doing everything.

[@RayMak]

The camera is suspiciously clear

[@ayushsinha4545]

This is one of the more tame videos uploaded by brew

[@Aoi_Noobette]

Am I the only one who puts electrical tape in my laptop's webcam when not in use? I highly recommend it.

[@2_blAck]

It can’t map out the room with tape on the lens😑

[@Aoi_Noobette]

@@2_blAck I said "laptop"

[@DoNotTrustTheSVN]

@@2_blAck r/woooosh

[@AloneForever100]

i love brew and his videos, love from swansea south wales UK

[@neebogreebo2052]

We already live in the world of Cyberpunk. And it's just as depressing as the game.

[@theclearsounds3911]

This is why you should never buy any appliance that connects to the internet. Thermostats, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, refrigerators, speakers, and lots more I haven't thought of.

[@wolvesrfun]

It's less the privacy concerns and more the concern that someone could use the camera to tell when I'm home alone or when I'm out to hurt/steal from me.

[@procactus9109]

The Lidar on a vacuum is definitely not capable of sampling sound... To say otherwise indicates lack of knowledge of sensors. Light can be used to do this, but it's very special hardware not found in any vacuum.

[@gabrielleniehues99]

I just realized you are Canadian! Hahaha I love the way you guys pronounce "house" 🏠

[@garmatey3816]

In the end, it IS NOT up to the companies to "clean up their act"....they never will on their own. In the end, it is up to our elected representatives to pass legislation regulating that these companies "clean up their act", so to say

[@Solanyx]

I agree with you, but it isn't just up to the elected representatives though. I think that the general American population has forgotten that we also have power to influence companies. If enough people don't buy from companies that they don't like the practices of and are vocal as to why, they'll be forced to change. Take Disney for example, they are losing thousands if not millions of dollars because of recent practices and eventually it'll catch up to them and they'll change or have to sell to someone else. That is why monopolies are illegal, because with a monopoly it takes away our power to drive the market.

[@Alice-nn3oo]

Oh heck no!! Why the heck would it need a camera!?

[@BreakfastCroissants]

Yeah mine doesn’t have a camera. I’m amazed people are so casual about putting surveillance equipment all over their homes.

[@mobilemandy8495]

It took "getting the dirt" to a whole new level😂

[@evilspyke5760]

Amazon is gonna get all your data! they will be unstoppable! they will be able to tell you what you need to buy! "Hello Steven. Your living room is looking a little bare. We went ahead, measured and sent you an e-mail with listings for couches that would fit perfectly in this space. Your Welcome." - Roomba

[@cassy420blaze]

Yeah that's real life for you

[@femakampfcounselor8466]

Or wait til it performs a psychological evaluation of you based on what you say and your personal habits. All kinds of rights to be violated with this vacuum that is suck1in& up all of your details.

[@ryry..]

IM SCARED I HAVE A ROOMBA TOO…..

[@JustaHedgehoginSonicBoom]

That sounds creepy..😰 I had a Roomba before, but thank God I threw it in the garbage where it belongs.

[@Adrastia]

Very scary. Especially with the ability to modify it to collect sound data. And that ring camera hacker harassing children. I don't use any of these devices and try to steer clear of anything that wants to upload data. But it's being sold as the future and people are a little too comfortable with it all.

[@coisasnatv]

Since the start of "smart tv's" they record everything in the environment after you turn them off. Even if the TV doesn't have a microphone, they use speakers instead. So...

[@emoryogglethorp8180]

I oughta send this video to everybody who said that I'm paranoid for covering up my camera on every device I get LOL

[@thisisme3238]

You're not paranoid, you're INTELLIGENT!

[@dacksonflux]

And my friend doesn't understand why I don't want his Amazon Dot recording me.

[@cyrus05w]

Hey guys if this camera thing bothers you and you also own a Samsung phone. You should read the last policy update as well as this newest policy update before continuing to use your phone. I know I'm disappointed in them and what they're having you sign by using their product cuz if you don't sign the privacy policy when they send it to you you can no longer use their device is what it says or there's going to be legal consequences whatever that means. I've already brought it up to the chief of police in my area just to ask if it's something that can be done and they said as long as I sign the privacy thing by saying I agree then I agreed whatever they say it's up to me. Just to be more specific I own a Samsung S8.

[@thisisme3238]

But a Google Pixel and the problem's solved!

[@cyrus05w]

@@thisisme3238 I could look the information up myself although before I do that I could ask, do you happen to own one of these Google pixels? And do you mind if I maybe ask a small amount of questions about it from user experience and maybe if it comes with two features or such

[@thisisme3238]

@@cyrus05w yes, I own a pixel...to get your questions answered correctly, I would suggest looking up info on Google Pixel phones..that way I won't have accidentally given out wrong or misleading information to you. Let's just say, as far as the phones longivity is concerned, I have owned 2 Samsung phones (each lasted about 2 years each) 1 Sanyo (which lasted almost 10 years) and 1 Google Pixel ( still using it going into 4 years now), Pixel has a fantastic camera for photos (one of the reasons I bought it), as my work periodically requires sharp image photography. Hope this answered some of your questions...please seek out your answers to more technical questions thru Google for the most accurate and up to date information.

[@cyrus05w]

@@thisisme3238 thank you thank you it actually does answer one of the two questions. I remember reading up on the quality of the picture outcome a while ago I was hoping it's still the same thank you. I will go to a more technical person to ask about the technical workings. Due to personal vision issues AR+ really helps and there's other stuff that goes along with that. Gosh though on that Samsung phone that only lasted two years, I kind of want to pull out my original Samsung now and see how much memory it had. for some reason I'm thinking 64 megabytes. Before I start going down memory lane and ranting a little thank you for your input and be well.

[@jeremysteele3098]

My Echo told me to clean the window sills. I unplugged it but the Roomba plugged it back in.

[@Zeddify]

buy roombas with with LIDARs, the thing on top of (some) roombas that spin. And check if the roomba has infrared sensors and infrared saftey cameras (usually operate at a short range) Thats how you know to buy the right one.

[@peterresetz1960]

The minimally and vaguely written user contract kind of reminds me of an episode of South Park, Apple Human Centipede clause. So does Jeff Beelzebazos/AMAZON still own IRobot ?

[@scottoleson1997]

We can always just make the decision not to consent to having smart devices in a home. Do you really need a fridge that connects to the internet? For the Echo, just get a BT speaker. For the Rumba, just vacuum yourself. 😂

[@ITPalGame]

Amazon contracts with the Defense Dept and/or NSA. I'm sure nothing bad could come from that union under the wrong hands.

[@StompMom5]

This makes me more grateful I don't use all the "smart" hackers tech. I have camera covers for the devices I do have like my TV and phone. But don't have anything else. Our computer screens don't have cameras, I made sure of that and no one uses laptops. I can see being overly paranoid about that all the new technology has served me well

[@rainbowh551]

I have one and i went to check if it had a camera💀

[@robert907]

This is why if you use camera in your home. Used a closed circuits system that saves to a local non internet based storage System. ie external hard drive.

[@noobiesmurf]

Making a Lidar collect audio data is impressive.

[@CatAnd-ws4cr]

Thank you God bless 🙏

[@mistressofuniverses]

Very glad that the model that lives in my house is the most basic it can be, even if it means it wanders into walls and runs into the table legs and gets stuck on “cliffs”

[@rosylagoon3600]

Dang this could have been avoided if she just shut the door 😭

[@Rightly_Divided]

Or if people were willing to take 15-30 minutes to sweep and vacuum their rooms

[@rosylagoon3600]

@@Rightly_Divided facts

[@LILCHEZ10]

​@@Rightly_Divided Well they were were beta testers so they were mostly just testing the roomba instead of actually useing it to replace a broom

[@OneFinalAutumn]

That roomba was out for blood

[@bwc1976]

I had heard before about learning and transmitting floor plans, but now they want to put actual cameras on the things? All the more reason I'm glad I don't have one.

[@mecha417]

Not surprised at all. Only a matter of time until lightbulbs become 360° cameras with HD microphones to watch you showering and hear you pooping, all in the name of home security. Data collection has gone off the rails in a ludicrous fashion over the years, a line needs to be drawn.

[@TheGuillotineKing]

Fun Fact this is the exact reason Amazon brought Roomba so they can map the inside of your house

[@SleepyScallop]

The lack of brain cells here is unreal, your houses blueprints and pictures can be found online or at your local library

[@MaticTheProto]

@llifyanalysing trends to be ahead of the competition

[@RisuCrackers81]

Fun Fact: Brew pretty much says that in the video.

[@LittlePurrKitten2009]

Does anyone else hear Jeff's Jingle in the background? But also, who was putting those private photos on social media?

[@jjakfamily]

Tv's also have cameras watching you. Check out the Samsung lawsuit and their false "off mode"

[@James-ng5bx]

Oh i miss the good'ole days of those old vaccum cleaners wih the big headlight

[@knurlgnar24]

I bought Roomba I3's. No camera and it works perfectly fine using accelerometers and simple IR sensors. It also doesn't get confused with bed skirts and the like. It might send my house layout to the CCP but, well, I don't really care. You can have a smart house without any cameras just fine. Just don't buy those products!

[@ellingtonlilly]

what is this code music thinggg i just want the jams :

[@jadeaaron2003]

And now I trust issues towards Roombas. Greeaatt.

[@artbk]

Welcome to Brew: a new phobia with every video, basically.

[@buriedtoodeep1508]

It's like: Uh oh, you've lived with predatory, pervo vampires.. here's a piece of garlic as compensation.

[@dinosaurmusic12]

And this is why I wish we could go back to 1900 where you weren’t constantly being spied on by hackers.

[@sunnyquinn3888]

We never had a roomba cause my mom didn't trust them to do as good a job vacuuming as she did with the Oreck. Now I'm convinced I'm never going to get one.

[@empressbutterfly]

Wow and I was thinking about getting one of these 😮

[@user-zt4zr7eg6z]

Get audio by LiDAR? 😯

[@Ayr1n_0]

Takes “I’m in your walls” to the next level

[@starrywizdom]

Just have to tell you, I dance to your theme music every time.

[@ironiccookies2320]

This is why I have 0 cameras in my room, besides my webcam and phone. I don't even plug my webcam in, only during online meetings for school. And my laptop doesn't even have a webcam.

[@TheRookieWarrior]

I only have a home phone...

[@Dboato1]

" IRobot is terminating the relationship with the service provider who leaked the images, we're investigating the matter so we won't get caught again"

[@seanb.6793]

I want a camera for my front door, and I like the idea of being able to access it from my phone, wherever I am, but I don’t know how to do this, but keep my network secure.

[@cassy420blaze]

What? You want a camera for your front door but don't know how to do it? But you know how to secure your network? What??

[@anisaaesthetics3635]

That is creepy ..