I have lost count of how many times I’ve been asked, “Are my devices listening?” I will tell you this: They are always listening for the wake word, and tech companies admit smart assistants mishear ...

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Companies include microphones in phones so that your voice is clearly audible to the person on the other end of the call.

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I have lost count of how many times I’ve been asked, "Are my devices listening?" I will tell you this: They are always listening for the wake word, and tech companies admit smart assistants mishear ...