German government tells parents to destroy children’s smartwatches

The German government isn’t just banning some children’s smartwatches — its telling people to “destroy” the gadgets already circulating around the country.

On Friday, Germany’s telecom regulator the Federal Network Agency announced that a number of these devices, designed for ages 5 to 12, can allow someone to remotely tap into the watch’s microphone and clandestinely spy from remote locations (just like a wiretap). The regulator isn’t just concerned about the potential of people spying on children — it’s concerned the devices can be used to spy on anyone.

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