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The proposed class action, filed in a Seattle federal court yesterday, argues Microsoft intentionally designed the camera software on Windows Phone 7 to ignore default "don't track me" settings. The suit cites Microsoft letters to Congress claiming it does not track without consent.
- Reuters via @jeffharrison
Groupon general counsel David Schellhase said the company is developing technology that will track customers' location, even if they don't have a Groupon app open on their phones, according to an August 10 letter to the co-chairmen of the House Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus: Joe Barton, a Texas Republican, and Edward Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat.
Why are is the company building that technology? Because its what customers want. Further, says the company, it will require explicit "opt-in" which please Rep Markey.
- Reuters
Foursquare now lets you check in to events - games, concerts, movies... I for one am finding checking in way off the radar of late. Oh, and presdient Obama is now on Foursquare (another indication it's "out"?)
- GigaOm
So, now that checking in is out (at least in my book) the Bing Team has an app for setting up a meetup: "We're in." It allows you to make the invitation to a group, then track everyone via status updates as they head to it (or bail out). For now it's a Windows Phone app and website, but the plan is to make it avaiable on other platforms.
Microsoft has decided to offer Germans the ability to opt out of its online mapservice “Streetside” after pressure from privacy advocates.
- The Local (Germany)
Microsoft PR let us know:
Bing released updates to the Bing for Mobile browse experience to help people make faster, more informed decisions while on the go. Key features include:
· Share on Facebook: Quickly and easily share images, local business details and apps (iOS devices only) with Facebook friends, making it easy for them to comment and “Like” what you find interesting and for you to get their opinion while on the go.
· Maps/List Split View: Now people can get both the map and the list in a single view, making it easier to see business listings and directions or transit and walking directions on one page.
· News: View the day’s news, flip through the top headlines and images and dive deeper into specific categories, including Entertainment, Sports and Science/Technology, among others.
· Search History/Trending Topics: Easily reference past searches on your mobile device with the touch of a button, or view the most popular searches on Bing at any given time with Trending Topics.
