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Episode: Watch Your Kids: Inside a Children's Smartwatch (39c3)
Description: Join us as we hack at a popular children's smartwatch and expose the secrets of every fifth child in Norway, their parents, and millions more.
Smartwatches for children have entered the mainstream: Advertised on the subway and sold by your cell provider, manufacturers are charging premium prices comparable to an entry-level Apple watch.
In exchange, parents are promised peace of mind: A safe, gentle introduction into the world of technology — and a way to call, text, and locate their child at any time.
But how much are the vendor's promises of safety, privacy, GDPR compliance, apps made in Europe and cl...