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  • BigDaddySlim@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Because the device you bought is just a gateway for the company to access the real product, you. You’re paying them so they can access your information.

    The sad reality of today.

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        1 year ago

        Products are usually priced lower than cost and seem like a good deal to the average consoomer, they don’t think about why it’s so cheap.

        See free Amazon Alexa deals for example