Summary: Always on surveillance by way of that phone in your pocket (and some creepy data visualizations that’ll give you pause), the bias that’s inherent in facial recognition systems, and a discussion around the Apple, Amazon, Google partnership on smart-home protocols are just a few of the topics covered in this week’s Futurum Tech Podcast. Check it out — it might be the most interesting thing you’ve listened to all week. THIS WEEK’s FAST FIVE > Another Facebook data leak > Amazon, Google and Apple partner up > China's ongoing surveillance trends > Facial recognition algorithms > Apple's satellite technology project This week's Tech Bites Winner: How easy is it to fool facial recognition software? Easier than you might think. Our Crystal Ball: What’s ahead for consumers as devices and location tracking technology becomes more sophisticated and more widely used? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at podcast@futurumresearch.com or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###
