« Mr. Schneier argues that the economic and technical incentives of the internet-of-things industry do not align with security and privacy for society generally »
"My left shoe won't even reboot." writes another. One user offers a possible solution, saying, "You need to do a manual reset of both shoes per the instructions."
« Lovesense did not deny it was gathering the data but instead argued that the Wiretap Act didn't apply because the device connects using Bluetooth and since it is a short-distance protocol it doesn't constitute an "electronic communication." »
« Ideally, buy a new device from a reputable vendor, research suggests that a fix from vendors is unlikely, and these devices are often riddled with other security problems that put their owners at risk »