The search giant has convinced Apple et al that I’m a good target — even though I’m a tech journo searching for specs, writes shapshak.
If Google is selling my personal preferences based on my search history to would-be advertisers, it is getting it wrong. Here’s why. Google thinks I want to buy a new iPhone and a new MacBook Pro , need insurance , and am constantly buying consumer electronics .
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