Marketplace Tech for Monday, January 21, 2013
The Presidential Inauguration Committee has put out an official Android and IOS app. But if you read the fine print, it could be sharing your personal information with political campaigns. It’s an example of how our private information is constantly being shared online. But there are systems to take control, like MyPermissions. Also: Nokia has a new product, a smartphone case you can print out. All you need is access to a 3D printer.
The Presidential Inauguration Committee has put out an official Android and IOS app. But if you read the fine print, it could be sharing your personal information with political campaigns. It’s an example of how our private information is constantly being shared online. But there are systems to take control, like MyPermissions. Also: Nokia has a new product, a smartphone case you can print out. All you need is access to a 3D printer.
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