10/18/18 Newsletter: What Google Knows About You

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Spotlight

Google’s got a lot of data on you. Of course, the company collects your name, email address, device type and IP address, but that’s just the beginning.

The Deets: Google tracks your searches and activity on Google, Google Chrome, YouTube and other Google-owned apps and websites, as well as anything on the internet with your name attached to it (such as a newspaper article) and more. If you’re a little spooked by what Google knows about you, see how well your privacy is protected with Google’s Privacy Checkup feature. Answering a few questions could result in recommendations that’ll help you update your settings the smart way.

But wait… You didn’t think Google was the only tech giant watching you, right? Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Netflix know a lot, too. Beyond your personal info, every question you’ve ever asked Alexa and potentially who you’ve called is being tracked. [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Bath Edition

Keep your bath water warm longer by adding bubbles, which thermally insulate the surface of the water.

Health

Using a standing desk won’t solve your health issues. Studies show that there are health risks associated with standing for prolonged periods of time, and it doesn’t burn many more calories than sitting. Moving frequently throughout the day is your best bet for overall wellness at work. [Swirled]

Did You Know? Research found that morning people have a lower risk of developing depression than night owls. But no matter when you wake up or go to sleep, you can stave off depression by exercising, spending time outdoors, enjoying as much daylight as possible and dimming the lights earlier in the evening. [Swirled]

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Career + Finance

Google’s holiday pop-up stores are here, and they’re full of interactive fun to make your tech shopping much more enjoyable than scrolling through specs online. At the NYC and Chicago stores, you can find Instagrammable scenes and exciting opportunities to try out the Google Pixel 3 and Google Home. [Swirled]

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Food + Drink

Starting November 20, Netflix is getting its own version of “Iron Chef.” Named “The Final Table,” the show pairs up some of the best chefs from around the world to cook region-specific cuisine for a panel of celebrities, chefs and food critics. All foodies welcome! [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day: Thai peanut chicken salad is gonna be your new favorite weekday lunch. Packed with healthy fats, protein and veggies with a zesty peanut sauce, this salad is bookmark-worthy, no doubt about it. [Swirled]

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Travel

Shanghai’s airport can now scan your face to check you in for your flight. Spring Airlines’ technology now uses facial recognition software to get your boarding pass ready for you at the airport. It can make the entire check-in process as short as 90 seconds. Future, here we come! [Swirled]

Deal Of The Day: You can fly roundtrip to Hong Kong for as low as $449. Prices on flights leaving U.S. cities like NYC, Boston, LA, San Francisco, Denver and Chicago are unusually low if you plan to fly between November 2018 and April 2019. [The Points Guy]

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