Avant-Garde Sex Toys Caught in Data Dilemma

CHICAGO (CN) — Maybe some things should stay low-tech. Hauling her smartphone-paired vibrator to federal court, an Illinois woman says the makers of We-Vibe are keeping tabs on users' most intimate data.
On shelves from Ottawa-based Standard Innovation since 2014, We-Vibes can be connected to users' smartphones with help from the We-Connect app.
"Touch the screen to control the vibrations and build intensity," the vibrator's instructions say.
"Tease and please with custom vibes you create.
"Turn on your lover when you connect and play together from anywhere in the world.
"Build excitement with secure in-app voice, chat and video."

Going only by her initials in the 18-page class action, N.P. says she bought herself a $130 We-Vibe from an Illinois retailer this past May.

She used it several times then but never realized "that We-Connect monitors and records, in real time, how they use the device," according to the Sept. 2 complaint.


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