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The meaning of convenience in smart home imaginaries: tech industry insights Cover

The meaning of convenience in smart home imaginaries: tech industry insights

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|Jun 2021

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/bc.93 | Journal eISSN: 2632-6655
Language: English
Submitted on: Jan 8, 2021
Accepted on: May 21, 2021
Published on: Jun 28, 2021
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