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GPS unit, meet car insurance

Feb 10, 2012
Some relationships are just meant to be. The idea is pretty basic: drive safer, get better rates. We’re watching you.

OnStar pressure heats up

Sep 26, 2011
Last week we told you about the fine print in the new OnStar user agreement which lets the company retain your information and share it with...

OnStar goes on and on and on

Sep 21, 2011
In a new privacy statement, the in-car navigation provider OnStar, says it will collect your tracking and positioning data even if you don't pay...

Internet can help you track amphibians

Jun 2, 2011
Yesterday, we mentioned a story about a new startup using social data to help you find where the sick people are. Today, the story of AmphibiaWeb....

Tear down of FBI tracking device

May 10, 2011
The FBI has been placing small tracking devices on the cars of people of interest for years, apparently. Wired reports on the case of an...

Apple speaks about data issue

Apr 27, 2011
Finally. And it only took them a week! The company released a statement this morning saying that their devices are not tracking your specific...

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