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Laser Hacks and Google Settlement | Mesa News
Voice assistants just got a lot creepier—and legally messy. Researchers discovered you can hack Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant with lasers, tricking their microphones into thinking light is sound. Meanwhile, Google’s settling a $68 million privacy lawsuit over secretly recording users’ conversations—claimants in the U.S. must file by August 27, 2026, to get paid. If you used Google Assistant between May 2016 and March 2026, this could be your shot at compensation. The court will finalize payouts in October 2026—but don’t wait. This isn’t just about tech glitches; it’s a wake-up call for…
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