Tech Brewed
Welcome to Tech Brewed, your go-to podcast for the latest in technology products, training, and tips. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a business professional, our show offers valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of technology.
What We Cover
Home and Business Technology Products
We delve into the latest gadgets and tools that can enhance your home and business environments. From smart home devices to enterprise-level solutions, we keep you updated on the best products for your needs.
Technology Training and Tips
Our episodes are packed with practical advice and training tips to help you maximize your tech investments. Whether you want to improve your cybersecurity or optimize your workflow, we've got you covered.
Creative Technology Software and AI
In today's digital age, creative technology software and artificial intelligence are game-changers. We explore how these innovations transform various industries and offer insights into their practical applications.
Featured Segments
AI and Its Impact
Discover how AI is changing the workplace and driving innovation. Our discussions range from improving audio quality with AI to extending life through advanced technologies.
Practical AI
Our goal is to make artificial intelligence accessible and practical for everyone. We break down complex topics into easy-to-understand segments, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.
Join us on Tech Brewed for a deep dive into the tech world, where we blend expert knowledge with practical advice to help you navigate the digital landscape. Subscribe now and stay informed on the latest trends and innovations!
Tech Brewed
Mobile Carrier Privacy Tips: Reduce Data Sharing and Stay Safe
Welcome back to Tech Brewed! In today's episode, host Greg Doig dives into the hidden world of mobile carrier privacy. Your phone provider isn’t just connecting your calls—they’re collecting mountains of personal information, from your name and address to your location history and even your browsing habits. Greg breaks down exactly what your carrier knows about you, why that matters, and explains how these details are often shared with advertisers and third parties. But don’t worry—Greg’s got practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to protect your privacy, reduce your risk, and take back control of your data. So grab your favorite brew and tune in as we help you stay curious, a little suspicious, and a lot more secure.
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Who's listening to your phone? Welcome back. I'm Greg Doig and we got a quick one for you today. Your mobile carrier collects way more about you than you think. Names, addresses, emails, birthday info, sometimes Social Security numbers and ID numbers. Plus location history, credit details and browsing signals. Basically everything that lets advertisers guess what you'll buy next. Some of the carriers, such as AT&T T Mobile and Verizon also share data with third parties, ad firms, analytics companies and strangers who build profiles on you. They'll call it service improvement or security. Mostly it's for targeted ads. So what can you do? Well, here are some practical steps you can follow. Check your account privacy settings. Look for words like sell, share, personalized analytics and turn those off where you can. Then there are device level controls. Limit app permissions, disable unnecessary location services and consider a VPN if you want extra layers. Check for each carrier's opt out options that they have. Hunt them down and use them. It won't stop everything, but it cuts down how much gets shared. So why does this matter? Breaches happen. Large carriers have breaches which have exposed millions of records. Identity theft and credit headaches follow. Limiting what carriers can share reduces your risk. The bottom line. Your carrier knows a lot, but you can push back. Read the settings, flip the toggles you find and opt out where possible. And read those privacy statements. Yeah, read them. Small actions equal real privacy gains. And that's it. I'm Greg Doig telling you to go ahead and stay curious and a little suspicious. Until next time. Bye.
