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Season 1 Episode 9: Is Facial Recognition very “1984”… or Keeping Us Safe?

This week on TNTS, we’re talking about what Tim really means when he says “wipe” a hard drive, after a few listeners reached out asking for clarification. How exactly is this done? what should you look out for? And he talks about the best website for wiping, shredding, dismantling your files.

We also discuss a new facial recognition software some stores are using to spot shoplifters and other criminals from entering their store. These facial recognition companies claim they are just keeping us safe, but it feels very Big Brother to us, and we talk about why that is.

Later, we talk about Domino’s new “car app”, which will allow you to order a pizza straight from your car. Ruthy uses an app to order her morning Dunkin Donuts while walking to work, so is this different? Or is it a little weird and commodifying if it’s in your car?

All this and more in this week’s Team Nerd Tech Show!

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