Starting today, owners of Amazon echo speakers will be part of something called Amazon Sidewalk. The basic idea is, Amazon’s about to share your internet with your neighbors — whether you like it or not. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorrison) explains.

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• Read Sara’s story here:

https://www.vox.com/recode/22516285/amazon-sidewalk-echo-tile-ring

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