How Amazon uses Alexa to serve targeted ads — Fun test shows if you're genuinely confident or shy
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3 things you need to know today 1. Report says Alexa voice data used to send you targeted ads - How to stop it now Companies build up a profile of what you like, where you go, the things you do and what you buy. They use this data to serve you targeted ads. It's expected from Facebook and Google, but a new report says Amazon is doing the same with voice data from Alexa. Tap or click here for ways to limit Amazon's targeted ads. → |
2. The hidden privacy report in your phone you should start checking Many people finally realize the importance of protecting personal data. It's essential to take advantage of every tool available to stay protected. Here are a few ways to protect data on your iPhone or Android device. Tap or click here for simple ways to protect personal data. → |
3. Are you quiet or confident? Depends on what you see first in this optical illusion A viral video from TikTok creator Charles Meriot has thousands of people looking at a striking blue, yellow and red picture. What you see can will tell if you are confident or shy. Here's how it works. Tap or click for insights into your true personality. → |
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