Reliable Power Switch for Privacy Apps Has Offline Memory (Download)
Today, privacy concerns are being raised more often than ever before. Big tech companies are constantly being accused of secretly gathering users' personal information and even selling it to third-party entities.
In times when nearly every household has at least one gadget with a camera and microphone, besides smartphones, people start thinking twice about the trust they give to the manufacturer and service provider before buying another device. A huge number of cases involve cameras that were hacked and controlled remotely. People began installing external camera covers and taping a microphone hole.
To solve this problem, a mechanical toggle switch can be installed on a camera/mic by the manufacturer, ensuring protection against hackers as well as serving as a visual indicator of the on/off state. However, the downside is the bad design and ergonomics of such solutions.