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Amazon Sidewalk Expands Connectivity Amid Privacy Concerns

2/2/2026

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Story summary

Amazon Sidewalk creates a low-bandwidth community network by using nearby Amazon devices such as Eero, Ring, and Blink.
The network enables notifications to reach users even when they are far from home, expanding device connectivity.
Amazon says Sidewalk covers over 90% of U.S. residents.
Privacy concerns have been raised about Sidewalk's data sharing and potential access by other devices.

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Story summary

Amazon Sidewalk creates a low-bandwidth community network by using nearby Amazon devices such as Eero, Ring, and Blink.
The network enables notifications to reach users even when they are far from home, expanding device connectivity.
Amazon says Sidewalk covers over 90% of U.S. residents.
Privacy concerns have been raised about Sidewalk's data sharing and potential access by other devices.