Google's business model works because it knows so much about you. Every piece of information you give to Google is ground up and turned into advertising tailored specifically to you. This is great if you want to know your credit score for "free", but it can get frightening if Google starts tailoring it's ads and services TOO specifically to you. Here are some signs that you might want to delete Chrome and start using Safari again.
Searching "Anna Torv" automatically turns SafeSearch off
I know you think you're saving me a step, Google, but now no one is going to believe I just wanted to know more about Fringe.
Google Plus leaves you alone
It's one thing for Google to guess what you want to search for. It's another thing entirely for Google to know that you'll never be the kind of Google Plus user it wants to be and simply concede to Twitter. I don't like you, Google Plus, but I damn sure respect you.
Knows what you really mean when you search for, you know, sad stuff
I guess it's cool for you to force the recovery sandwich on me, Google. But seriously, it'd be nice to search for a video and find something other than the Glee cover of Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Senses your breathing on the keyboard
Eventually, Google moves past guessing what you want to search for when you type the first letter, it can just feel your breath and know what you want to search for. It's usually Certs. So.
The Google logo is made up of your own eyes
What foul sorcery IS THIS?!
The calendar ads are for events you haven't scheduled yet
I hate that Google Calendar is just making assumptions about me, but I really really hate that it's right.
Your shower is a Chrome App
How did Google get into my house to take this picture? Were they lying on the ground? What is happening?!
What frightening things does Google know about you? Let us know in the comments below!
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