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Old April 20th 17, 08:32 PM posted to alt.conspiracy,alt.comp.freeware,alt.windows7.general,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.os.windows-8
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Default [BBC] Bose sued for logging listening habits

On 04/20/2017 11:42 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

Headphone maker Bose is being sued by a customer who claims the firm has
gathered data about his listening habits without his permission.

Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39654085

Chicago resident Kyle Zak claims Bose's app scoops up data which is then
sold to firms use it to target adverts.


Why would you need an app to use headphones?


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Old April 21st 17, 03:43 PM posted to alt.conspiracy,alt.comp.freeware,alt.windows7.general,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.os.windows-8
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Default [BBC] Bose sued for logging listening habits

On 21/4/2017 3:32 AM, Sam E wrote:

Why would you need an app to use headphones?


I have no idea.

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