With more and more virtual personal assistants entering our homes via smartphones and other "smart" devices, obvious privacy concerns are sure to rise. This week a prime example of why the concern is still real after Google picked up a Google Home Mini unit in person from a tech reviewer.

Also, Hyperloop One picks up another serious investor in Richard Branson of Virgin Group as they become Virgin Hyperloop One moving forward.

As always, there was plenty more to talk about, so have a listen and join us in the Tech Informist Community on Facebook to keep the discussion going.

Full show notes available at http://thetechinformist.com/episode-192-is-this-thing-on