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    33: Muzak listening, and Alexa eavesdropping

    33: Muzak listening, and Alexa eavesdropping

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    Length:
    37 minutes
    Released:
    May 22, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    We have two stories this week: first, the surprising history "elevator music." Turns out, Muzak was a real company. And then we reveal how much Amazon's Alexa and other smart speakers are really listening — and remembering what we do and say.Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2FIXysC
    Released:
    May 22, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Surprising stories about how the biggest, household name brands affect our lives and culture — for better or worse. Host Charlie Herman finds tales of tragedy, love, strange histories, unintended consequences, and accidental success.More information at www.businessinsider.com/household-name