Your Phone Is Listening… But Not How You Think

Have you ever mentioned something like an air fryer, vacation, or random gadget out loud, only to open your phone later and see ads for it everywhere?It is one of the most common questions people ask about technology:Is my phone listening to me?In this episode of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, we bust the myth and explain what is really happening.Mr. Fred explores the difference between voice assistants listening for wake words and the much bigger system of behavioral tracking that powers modern advertising. You will learn how apps, websites, devices, and algorithms can make ads feel incredibly personal without secretly recording your everyday conversations.In this episode, we cover:whether your phone is actually listeninghow targeted ads really workwhy algorithms seem to know what you wanthow microphone permissions fit into the picturethe real privacy concern with data collection and cross-device trackinga practical tech challenge you can try with your family or studentsIf you have ever felt like your phone was reading your mind, this episode will help you understand what is really going on and why that matters.CONNECT Website: https://www.getmecoding.com Courses: https://courses.getmecoding.comFOLLOWYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetMeCodingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmecodingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetMeCodingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrfred77/Follow, rate ★★★★★, and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.