No, a marketing firm isn’t tapping your device to hear private conversations

"Real-time" listening claims were exaggerated, but the creepy factor remains.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/12/no-a-marketing-firm-isnt-tapping-your-device-to-hear-private-conversations/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Marketer sparks panic with claims it uses smart devices to eavesdrop on people

“Real-time” listening claims were exaggerated, but the creepy factor remains.

Ars Technica

@arstechnica bullshit. Stop the gaslighting.

You know how many conversations I had with my wife about Adirondack chairs while driving in my car in 2019?

One. I said the word once, because there was a free one on the side of the street. "Hey look, an Adirondack chair. Should we stop to grab it?"

Both Amazon AND Google targeted me for Adirondack chairs for a month.

Don't let these scummy corporate overlords lie to you.

And shame on you ars.