When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last summer, an alarm went off for privacy advocates who worried that smart phone data could be used to prosecute abortions.
Google responded with assurances that it would proactively delete location data for visits to so-called particularly personal places such as hospitals, shelters and abortion clinics.
Now a Washington Post investigation reveals that Google isn’t following through on its promise in a consistent way.
Then, Managing screen time for kids in the summertime can be a tricky balancing act for parents.
It’s not a new problem but applying some age-old techniques and following the ABS model – Access, Balance and Support – can help.
Think of screen time on a continuum: Is it possible to make it quality time?
One example of quality time is the just-released sequel, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a one-player game for ages 10 and up. One reviewer called it “pure magic.”
A new startup called Telly is offering free 55-inch TVs to users willing to endure constant advertisements on a second, smaller display.
And people who are willing to hand over a slew of personal data while being filmed by a built-in camera.
Guests:
- Geoffrey A. Fowler, Technology Columnist for The Washington Post
- Warren Buckleitner, Editor for Children’s Technology Review
- Russell Holly, Managing Editor for Commerce at CNET
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