Topic: Location Data

8 chapters across the catalog

Digital Dementia
Episode 1542 57:10 - 59:55

1542: Digital Dementia

TikTok Spying Allegations, Forbes, HP Board Scandal

Allegations that TikTok spied on a Forbes reporter are compared to past scandals involving American companies like HP and AT&T spying on journalists. The hosts point out the irony that Forbes is owned by a Chinese company. They argue that tech companies tracking location data to identify internal leakers is a common, albeit controversial, industry practice.

Rando
Episode 1216 1:52:23 - 1:58:33

1216: Rando

Mobile App Location Tracking and Border Enforcement

The Trump administration has reportedly purchased commercial databases of cell phone location data for use by ICE and CBP in immigration enforcement. This data, harvested from ordinary weather and gaming apps, was used to discover a drug smuggling tunnel in Arizona. The hosts advocate for an "Off The Grid" (OTG) lifestyle, recommending basic "flip" phones to minimize data aggregation.

Clinton Kildepstein
Episode 1196 2:14:11 - 2:16:56

1196: Clinton Kildepstein

Alcatel Go Flip 3 Review and iPhone Location Tracking

A review of the Alcatel Go Flip 3 praises its call quality but criticizes a software glitch that prevents a clean "click" disconnect. Separately, Apple confirmed that the iPhone 11 Pro continues to collect location data even when tracking is disabled, calling it "desired behavior."

Poop-in
Episode 1168 2:02:28 - 2:05:11

1168: Poop-in

RFID Toll Stickers and Foursquare Location Data

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.

Bot Cops
Episode 1039 12:50 - 15:05

1039: Bot Cops

Facebook Data Tracking and Spanish Language Spam in Mexico

Accessing Facebook via a mobile browser while in Mexico triggered an immediate influx of Spanish-language marketing emails, despite location services being disabled on the device. This event serves as a catalyst for a discussion on the toxic culture within the No Agenda Facebook group and the invasive nature of social media data sharing.

Undercount of Color
Episode 1020 39:24 - 42:48

1020: Undercount of Color

Facebook Data Privacy, Millennial User Sentiment

Despite the Cambridge Analytica scandal, many millennial users appear indifferent to deleting their Facebook accounts. A host shares an anecdote about his daughter's refusal to leave the platform, noting that even deleted data sometimes remains accessible or is missing from user archives. The discussion highlights the pervasive nature of location tracking on smartphones, which continues even when specific settings are disabled.