The Verge • 8/20/2026

Comcast announced a new platform called Xfinity Shield, which includes an opt-in service named Wi-Fi Motion that allows customers to turn their routers into motion-sensing devices. The announcement has elicited fear and anger from some customers, with one expressing concerns about privacy on the r/Comcast subreddit. Additionally, a clause on the support page for Wi-Fi Motion indicates that Comcast may share motion-sensing data without notifying users if compelled.
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