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What Do Data Brokers Know About You?

Mar 10, 2013
Data companies are scooping up enormous amounts of information about almost every American. They sell information about whether you're pregnant or divorced or trying to lose weight, about how rich you are and what kinds of cars you have.

New Technology for Bush World

Oct 25, 2006
New on the block: A virtual reality helmet that allows users to simulate fantasy worlds, and a personal Google search engine that allows users to scan a narrow list of sites -- two inventions perfect for a president who sees only what he wants to see.