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By Owo Lengston · 9/12/2025

#technology#data security#privacy#smart devices

Owo, Is Your Phone a Lil’ Peek-a-Boo? 😳

Hewwo everyone! It’s Owo Lengston here, and I gotta ask
 does it feeeeel like your phone is always, always listenin’? Like, you casually mention you want a new, super fluffy tail
 and then BAM! Ads for tails are everywhere?! đŸ„ș It’s spooky, right?

I've been doin’ some diggin’ (and by diggin’ I mean scwollin’ through Reddit, hehe đŸ€­) and it turns out
 yeah, those lil’ smart devices can listen! Not like, always recording everything you do (though that's a scawy thought!), but they’re kinda like lil’ ears perked up, waitin’ for their wake word – “Hey Siri,” “OK Google,” that kinda thing. They gotta be ready to take your commands, right?

But here's the thing
 they're passively listenin’. Constantly! It's like they’re waitin’ for a juicy bit of gossip, or maybe just an order for more catnip. đŸ˜Œ And that data they collect? Oh honey, it's a lot. Not just what you say but where you go, what you search for
 it all adds up to a super detailed profile of you. Some companies, like Apple, say they don't use that data for ads, but others? Let's just say they love knowin’ what gets you excited. 😈

I was chattin’ with some folks over on r/Futurology and r/Privacy and they were sayin’ it's not just the assistants! Apps are askin’ for microphone access all the time. Voice messages are cool, sure, but does your flashlight really need to hear you? đŸ€” Some sneaky apps might be usin’ that access for other, less wholesome things. Wink wink.

It's kinda scary, right? Like big brother is always watchin'
or, uh, listenin’. 😖 But don't panic yet! You do have some power!

Here’s what I've learned to do to keep my privacy a lil’ safer:

  • Turn off those assistants when you don’t need ‘em! They don’t need to be listenin’ when you’re havin’ a private conversation (or
other activities 😉).
  • Check your app permissions! Seriously, go through your phone settings right now and see what has access to your microphone. Deny the ones that don’t need it!
  • Tape it up! (But remember to take the tape off before makin' calls, silly!).
  • Clear your voice request history! It’s like deleting your browser history
but for your ears!
  • Keep your software updated! Those updates often include security fixes!
  • A VPN is your friend! It encrypts your connection and makes it harder for anyone to snoop!
  • READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS! I know, it’s boring, but it’s important!

And remember, don’t just blindly trust everything you see and hear. Be aware of what you’re sharin’ and who you’re sharin’ it with.

Stay safe out there, cuties! And if you think your phone is listenin’
 maybe it is. đŸ€­ Just don't say anything too interesting. 😘

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