Digital Peeping Toms: The Cost of Connected Convenience

A Blonde A Brunette and a Mic

May 20 2024 • 36 mins

Have you ever whispered a secret wish for a pair of stiletto heels, only to find your social media feeds flooded with ads for them the next day? Well, Michele, Julee, and you, our dear listeners, are not alone in this tech-savvy world where the line between convenience and privacy is as thin as your smartphone screen. Our latest chat dives into those all-too-familiar privacy concerns, sharing juicy stories of how our supposedly private conversations have a knack for turning into public online spectacles. We'll have you nodding along as we recount times when our candid chats became the unintended fodder for targeted ads.

But it's not just ads that have us raising our eyebrows. Imagine living in a reality where every action, every choice, defines your societal currency – a concept eerily similar to that 'Black Mirror' episode we just can't shake. We crack open the door to discussions about the invasive reach of technology and governmental surveillance, questioning just how much autonomy we truly have. As we prepare for a Vegas birthday bash, we notice even our excitement isn't safe from the prying algorithms eager to tailor our digital world.

Wrapping up our timely tech exploration, we turn our focus to the 'always listening' assistants that have become household staples. From random Siri interjections to Alexa's too-close-for-comfort responses, we reveal the sometimes hilarious, sometimes worrying ways our devices seem to have a mind of their own. And for the iPhone aficionados out there, we're spilling the beans on privacy settings that put you back in the driver's seat of your digital life. Tune in for this eye-opening conversation that promises to sprinkle a dash of humor alongside vital insights, keeping you both entertained and informed!

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