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Smart devices can testify against you: How data from home robots is being used in court

Published September 18, 2026 · PogoWasRight

An analysis explores how information gathered by household smart devices, such as robot vacuums, is increasingly showing up as evidence in legal proceedings. It cites a Taiwanese case where a man suspecting infidelity turned to his robot vacuum's app and recorded footage to build a case. The piece highlights how ordinary connected appliances quietly collect data that can later be used against their owners.

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