Google is putting Nest Hub smart displays in some hotel rooms, and that's totally fine

I consider myself to be rather privacy conscious, but I am not overly paranoid. Do I want Google having microphones in my home? Not really, but the convenience of being able to summon the Google Assistant with my voice outweighs my concerns. And so, I have a few Google Nest devices in my home -- including a Nest Hub smart display in my bedroom. Ultimately, consumers need to weigh the pros and cons before putting, say, an Amazon Echo or Nest Mini in their homes. Now, Google is partnering with some hotels to put Nest Hub smart displays in their rooms.… [Continue Reading]