3 chapters across the catalog
Passive RFID stickers used for highway tolls are powered by induction from overhead readers, raising minor concerns about radiation. Separately, the Foursquare app continues to generate $100 million annually by collecting location data from "zombie apps" left on users' phones.
South by Southwest 2020 Political Presence and Tech Trends
The South by Southwest festival in Austin has become a major stop for 2020 political candidates, including Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris. Foursquare launched a new "Hyper-trending" feature at the event, raising concerns about real-time surveillance and data privacy.
Social Media Fatigue, Facebook and Twitter Automation
The culture of Facebook is criticized for its focus on birthdays and morbid updates within private groups, such as an MTV alumni group. Strategies for managing social media include using RSS feeds to automate posts from a microblog to Twitter and then to Facebook, often leading to conversations where the original poster is not actually present. Annoyances regarding Foursquare check-ins and the general "clutter" of social media updates are discussed.
