Like most big tech companies, Amazon collects large amounts of data on its users, in part of the purpose of targeting ads and training its Alexa voice models. Look in the right places, though, and much of this data collection can be minimized or prevented, and you can even opt out of Amazon’s targeted ads entirely. If you’re an Amazon customer in any capacity, it’s worth taking a minute to sweep through the company’s labyrinthine privacy menus and put some limits on its vast data collection apparatus. Opt out of Amazon’s targeted ads Jared Newman / Foundry First, visit Amazon’s Advertising Preferences page and select “Do not show me interest-based ads provided by Amazon.” This will prevent the items you buy on the site from creepily following you around the web. While here, you can also hit the “Delete ad data” button to remove existing information from Amazon’s ad systems. Limit Alexa data collection Jared Newman / Foundry If you use an Amazon Echo speaker or other Alexa device, swing by Amazon’s Alexa privacy page and make the following adjustments: Under “Voice Recordings,” click the arrow next to “Choose how long to save,” then select “Don’t save recordings.” This stops Amazon from storing the audio of your voice commands.Under Smart Home Device History, click the arrow next to “Choose how long to save,” then select three months, the minimum timeframe available.Repeat these steps for “Detected Sounds History.”Under “Help improve Alexa,”... Continue reading at 'PC World'
[ PC World | 2023-03-22 10:45:00 UTC ]
It’s wild to think the reMarkable 2 debuted in March 2020, a time now more famous for other reasons. A lot has changed in the four-plus years since, and now it’s time for its successor, the reMarkable Paper Pro. The third-generation, distraction-free writing slate gets a color e-paper display as... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-10-01 17:30:24 UTC ]
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The weather is, unfortunately, getting colder and that means it's about time to cozy up on your couch with a blanket and some good reading material. If you're an e-reader lover or have finally run out of bookshelf space then you might want to look at the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Essentials... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-10-01 14:17:17 UTC ]
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A love of reading is easier to stoke when you have easy access to books, and there’s no easier way to do that than by getting your child this Kindle Paperwhite Kids that’s on sale for $115 on Amazon. That’s a solid 32% discount off its MSRP of $170. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is pretty... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-10-01 13:44:32 UTC ]
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If you've been on the lookout for a killer deal on a perfectly decent tablet for streaming videos and catching up on some reading, hunt no more. Just ahead of the October edition of Prime Day, Amazon has slashed the price of the Fire HD 10 tablet to $75, which is a discount of $65. This matches... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-09-30 20:27:55 UTC ]
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We knew Amazon would revive its Prime Big Deal Days sale event this fall, but we didn’t know the exact dates until today. The online retailer announced that the sale event will return this year on October 8 and 9, giving us all the more reason to call it October Prime Day as we have done in... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-09-18 16:55:13 UTC ]
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We knew Amazon would revive its Prime Big Deal Days sale event this fall, but we didn’t know the exact dates until today. The online retailer announced that the sale event will return this year on October 8 and 9, giving us all the more reason to call it October Prime Day as we have done in... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-09-17 05:03:56 UTC ]
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The term “Kindle accessories” has racked up over 7.9 billion views on TikTok, as readers compete to create the coziest reading set-up. Move over Stanley cup, the humble e-reader is the latest TikTok obsession. Self-proclaimed “Kindle girlies” are decking out their e-readers with stickers,... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2024-09-04 15:47:08 UTC ]
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While you can do pretty much anything on your phone or tablet, sometimes having a dedicated device is the way to go. Opting for an ereader can help reduce eye strain compared with looking at a smartphone screen for hours on end. The battery will last longer too, and you won't have notifications... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-09-03 14:56:49 UTC ]
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Although the holiday weekend has come to a close, some Labor Day sales are still available. Historically, Labor Day isn't a boon for tech deals but there are always a few decent ones that pop up, particularly in the outdoor tech space. Labor Day sales often overlap with back-to-school sales as... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-09-03 14:30:14 UTC ]
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Kindle Unlimited is celebrating their tenth year with a sale: three months of KU for the price of one if you sign up by September 15th. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-09-03 14:11:16 UTC ]
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Although most people have fast internet access nowadays, sending large files and amounts of data remains a problem. This is because free e-mail services such as Outlook.com or Gmail limit the data volume per e-mail sent to a size between 20 and 34 MB, depending on the service. However,... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-08-29 12:00:00 UTC ]
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With a battery life of up to six weeks, this will be your “everyday, everywhere companion.” Continue reading at HuffPost
[ HuffPost | 2024-08-27 13:11:45 UTC ]
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One of the most exciting things about using a PC is the abundance of free software that’s available to users — so much so, that it can be hard to find the real gems. In fact, most people stop at the free versions of well-known commercial software, but there is a whole universe of... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-08-27 10:30:00 UTC ]
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If you’re an avid reader, an Amazon Kindle just makes sense. You can carry hundreds of books with you everywhere you go, and you don’t have to break your back doing it. The thing is, the Kindle doesn’t go on sale very often, which is why this rare discount is so exciting. Right now, you... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-08-26 16:30:38 UTC ]
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With a battery life of up to six weeks, this will be your “everyday, everywhere companion.” Continue reading at HuffPost
[ HuffPost | 2024-08-26 15:14:10 UTC ]
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I’m an avid reader and one of my favorite recent finds was a handy Kindle Paperwhite case that doesn’t just feature the usual magnetic closure but also a hand strap on the inside of the cover. Right now, this similar Kindle Paperwhite case is on sale for just $15 on Amazon, down from... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-08-23 15:09:43 UTC ]
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The laptop buzzword of 2024 is "AI PC" — notebooks that have neural processing units (NPUs) for AI-related tasks. But while it's smart to be aware of those systems, there are far more important things to consider beyond AI-savviness. It turns out buying a computer in 2024 isn't really that much... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-08-23 15:01:26 UTC ]
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Some back-to-school purchases are no-brainers, like a new laptop or Chromebook. But other helpful products aren’t always as obvious. They can seem purely optional—stuff to buy when you have money to burn. But don’t discount tech gadgets and accessories, especially if you’re often... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-08-22 10:30:00 UTC ]
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If your kids are going back to school, you can help make sure they read more this year by grabbing them this Kindle Kids ereader that’s now on sale for $95 on Amazon, down from its $120 MSRP. While this isn’t the best price we’ve seen for this device, it is the best price drop it’s had... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-08-21 18:00:53 UTC ]
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It’s time to elevate your charging game with this recently released Anker GaN charging station that’s now $30 off on Amazon. Not only will this charger tidy up your desk, but it will also make your workspace look better thanks to the incorporated clock face. Boasting a robust 250W... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-08-19 16:30:47 UTC ]
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