Benn Jordan longs for the days of tech that didn’t spy on you

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Benn Jordan, a musician and YouTube creator known for synthesizer reviews, has pivoted his channel toward science and technology investigations over the past five years, eventually converting it into a nonprofit. The shift reflects a growing concern about surveillance and data collection embedded in modern consumer electronics. Jordan's transition from gear enthusiast to tech critic illustrates a broader tension in the industry: as devices become smarter and more connected, they increasingly gather user data, a reality that has prompted some creators to question whether convenience is worth the privacy cost.