Review date: 10/23/2019
When it comes to pricey, high-end, wireless noise-cancelling headphones, Bose sets the standard. Worn by athletes, celebrities, and that guy next to you on the plane everywhere, these headphones do it all. They shut out the loud-talker on the bus, play music that sounds great, touch your ear to find Alexa or Google Assistant at your service, make voice calls, and tell the world you're doing well enough to afford a $400 pair of headphones. There's just one hitch, Bose was accused last year of spying--maybe even illegally wiretapping--users.
What could happen if something goes wrong
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It's possible Bose could scoop up your information when you use these headphones and share it with others without your knowledge or consent. Bose currently is fighting a class action lawsuit for doing just that. Also, if you choose to use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant with these headphones, know too that Google and Amazon are also tracking your data.
Privacy
Can it snoop on me?
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Camera
Microphone
Tracks Location
Apple Mac
What is required to sign up?
Phone
Third party account
What data does it collect?
Personal
Biometric
Social
How does it use this data?
What is the company’s known track record for protecting users’ data?
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Average
User friendly privacy information?
No
Security
Does this product meet our Minimum Security Standards?
Yes
Uses encryption for the Bluetooth.
Uses encryption for the Bluetooth.
Strong password
Not applicable
The device pairs securely via Bluetooth, which does not require a password.
Does it get regular software/firmware updates?
Manages vulnerabilities
Yes
Is there a system in place for managing security vulnerabilities?
Does it have a privacy policy?
Artificial Intelligence
Does the product use AI?
Unknown
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Does the AI use your personal data to make decisions about you?
Unknown
Does the company allow users to see how the AI works?
Unknown