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7 quick stories on the rack · #data · TechWhy Apps Want Your Contacts (And What They Do With Them)
Apps with no calling or texting function still request your contacts. The mechanism behind that prompt, and it…
How Streaming Platforms Personalise Thumbnails
Streaming services show different thumbnail images to different viewers based on your watch history. What the …
Streaming Apps Log Your Sleep as Viewing Data
Autoplay doesn't stop when you do. Streaming platforms log unconscious viewing as real data, shaping recommend…
What Streaming Apps Send Back While You Watch
Your streaming app isn't just delivering video. It's sending data back constantly, even when you're doing noth…
How Streaming Services Track Binge-Watching Patterns
Streaming platforms don't just count views. They track pause points, rewatch spikes, and drop-off rates to dec…
Why Deleted Social Media Posts Don't Really Disappear
Hitting delete on a post doesn't erase it. Here's exactly where copies survive, who holds them, and what actua…
What Happens to Your Data When You Delete an App
Deleting an app doesn't delete your data. Here's exactly where it goes, who still has it, and what you can act…