Can Google be spying even with the wifi off?

@snowy22315 (180857)

United States

March 10, 2024 12:24pm CST

So, the other day when I had my clinic appointment I had a phone with me by accident not my "regular" phone though..one I used to use. I had no data plan on it, nor did I have a connection with the clinic wifi..The nurse was saying something about wall pilates in which I conveyed interest..but don't think I even said the name.Anyway, when I get home what does my smart news pop up but an article on wall pilates. Coincidence? I think not!

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@Happy2BeMe (99380)

• Canada

10 Mar

Happens all the time. It is strange.

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@dya80dya (36657)

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10 Mar

This is scary. I think that our phones are listening all the time. When I talked to my mom my phone started to search for information by itself.

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@AmbiePam (92848)

• United States

10 Mar

And this is only the beginning.

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@popciclecold (38809)

• United States

10 Mar

I think not either. Strange.

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@snowy22315 (180857)

• United States

10 Mar

Yeah, Little AI's have big ears I guess.

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@popciclecold (38809)

• United States

13 Mar

@snowy22315 Yeah exactly.

@Juliaacv (51025)

• Canada

10 Mar

It is so common it is frightening.

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@snowy22315 (180857)

• United States

10 Mar

The only other thing I could think was she had seen a similar article before I did and mentioned it, which could be possible..but who knows?

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@LindaOHio (178877)

• United States

11 Mar

Big Brother is watching us. Have a good week.

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@snowy22315 (180857)

• United States

11 Mar

You too

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@LindaOHio (178877)

• United States

12 Mar

@snowy22315 Thank you very much.

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@snowy22315 (180857)

• United States

12 Mar

@LindaOHio You're welcome

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@jstory07 (139742)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Mar

My phone told me where I was the other day when I signed on.

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@snowy22315 (180857)

• United States

11 Mar

You probably have your location cookie on.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

11 Mar

I get messages that say my Wi-Fi and camera can see what I'm doing. I don't have my web cam connected.

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@snowy22315 (180857)

• United States

11 Mar

Does that happen even if the wifi is off? It sounds like it would happen only when it is on.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

11 Mar

@snowy22315 I don't know. I got the message again this morning. My webcam is safely stored in my bedroom closet.

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