Privacy and the Apps you use

If you're not paying, you're not the customer--you're the product. (2018)

Life360 is acquiring Bluetooth tracking device maker Tile. A report by The Markup highlights how Life360 sells user data for millions of dollars. C... (2021)

Wired Magazine, 2017: "Ever cried while watching 'Grey's Anatomy' on the subway? Netflix is on to you. Ever since smartphones got fast enough t... (2017)

Three years ago, we said the Echo was “the most innovative device Amazon’s made in years.” That’s still true. But you shouldn’t buy one. You should... (2017)

Strava Heatmap shows that fitness trackers represent a privacy threat. Where you jog, where you work, and, yes, where you sleep — all this and... (2018)

Everyone knew the MoviePass deal is too good to be true — and as is so often the case these days, it turns out you're not the customer, you're the ... (2018)

Amazon and Google have filed patent applications, many still under consideration, that outline how digital assistants can monitor more of what user... (2018)

This year, Foursquare’s revenue will surpass $100 million, a critical mile marker for any company on its way to a public offering. But even the com... (2019)