The term "home automation" was first used in the 1980s, but the concept of automated homes dates back much further, with early examples including automated greenhouses and even some features in ancient Roman villas.
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A quantum internet could potentially allow for completely unhackable communication, because any attempt to eavesdrop would inevitably alter the quantum state of the information being transmitted.
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Many websites use "fingerprinting" techniques to track you even if you use a VPN or clear your cookies, identifying your device based on its unique configuration.
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