Always On Surveillance By Way Of That Phone In Your Pocket

Always on surveillance by way of that phone in your pocket (and some creepy data visualizations that’ll give you pause), the bias that’s inherent in facial recognition systems, and a discussion around the Apple, Amazon, Google partnership on smart-home protocols are just a few of the topics covered in this week’s Futurum Tech Podcast. Check it out — it might be the most interesting thing you’ve listened to all week. THIS WEEK’s FAST FIVE > Another Facebook data leak > Amazon, Google and Apple partner up > China's ongoing surveillance trends > Facial recognition algorithms > Apple's satellite technology project This week's Tech Bites Winner: How easy is it to fool facial recognition software? Easier than you might think. Our Crystal Ball: What’s ahead for consumers as devices and location tracking technology becomes more sophisticated and more widely used? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at podcast@futurumresearch.com or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###