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Be careful! More and more apps are silently listening to you

Research has shown a rise in a concerning tracking technology, which leverages the microphone and always-listening feature on our phones.
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Some mobile apps continue to track ultrasound signals even when closed

A University College London team is spotlighting the threat of ultrasound monitoring posed by mobile apps and Internet of Things devices.
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FTC warns 12 Android developers for baking software listening for TV ads into apps

The FTC has warned 12 Android developers for including software that listens for signals in certain television commercials in their apps.
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Advertisers are using inaudible noise to figure out what devices are yours

You can't hear it, but your TV and computer may be broadcasting ultrasonic noises to your phone to tie all of your devices together for advertising.