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The Ethereum network is experiencing significant congestion due to the popularity of "CryptoKitties," a virtual kitten breeding game. The phenomenon is compared to the Beanie Babies craze and cited as a potential indicator of a cryptocurrency bubble. CNBC is noted for its increasing coverage of Bitcoin as the Coinbase app reaches the top of the iPhone download charts.
Google Privacy Policy, Digital Dossier Business Model
The discussion shifts to Google's privacy policies and the concept of a "digital dossier" used to sell advertisements. A critique is offered regarding the "do not track" browser buttons, which are likened to disconnected crosswalk buttons. The hosts argue that users are the product rather than the customers, as Google generates approximately $30 billion in annual revenue by assembling personal data.
