The way I’ve heard it is that it’s not just coincidence nor microphone scanning, but just the effectiveness of targeted ads in general. You could be within wifi range of other users who are searching for pickle stuff or you yourselves have a history of pickle purchases, etc. This stuff is scary specific already.

They are, but likely not passing the savings on.

It’s the Kroger kids isn’t it?

Mark Klein showed us this was true years ago.

Tried calling a new Indian place in town and they wanted a credit card to book a reservation. Didn’t end up going.

There are extended security options for win10. Might be worth it to consider kicking the can a bit farther down the road. https://0patch.com/

Entrenched companies often want more regulation to prevent startup competition. Pulling the ladder up behind them.

In your experience, what large organization restricts this? I’ve worked at a few SaaS companies and a FAANG that always gave us full install rights and browser choice. Granted we are on the software side, but I haven’t experienced this at all.

Why the dichotomy between the chrome listing on the store then?

How many gloves are in there?

Problems exist, but there’s never been a safer time to be a homosapien on Earth. A book called Abundance helped me gain a little perspective in these gloomy days.

It varies by org but yes verticals are usually product silos that serve certain types of customers or needs.

The phrase is champing at the bit. I was 35 years old before I learned that, so thought I’d pass it on. Thanks for posting!

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What about LineageOS?

LTT had a few videos on degoogling your life. Provides some alternatives to each service.

These still exist in Ireland. Argos is a big one.

That’s true of drugs and gambling too. Would you support removing any government restrictions on those?

Triangle of choice. Sounds like you are hesitant to give up one thing in exchange for less social media control. How do we make things better then, assuming everyone has a different thing they are unwilling to sacrifice?

What big company is going to risk a fine tomorrow for profit today? Literally all of them?