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  • kingthrillgore@lemmy.ml
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    9 months ago

    Before he was a thundering asshat at Y Combinator, he started a mobile company that sold your location to brands called Loopt. He’s a piece of work.

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      9 months ago

      I am thinking of getting a tomtom. Tired of my phone trying to throw a fit when I disable location after I’ve figured out my way to my destination.

      So much of this advertising economy depends on it and we just give it away.