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Re:Facebook Is Working on a Video Chat Device by discreditable on Tuesday August 01, 2017 @08:59PM (#14906990)
> see what's in your house and on your body and deliver those relevant, targeted ads you so dearly crave.

"This guy has a vacuum cleaner. Let's recommend him more vacuum cleaners to buy!"

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Re:Facebook Is Working on a Video Chat Device by mandeepj on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @12:28AM (#14907927)
> "This guy has a vacuum cleaner. Let's recommend him more vacuum cleaners to buy!"

Even though every single one of the platforms claim to be using cutting edge tech for targeted ads but all of them suck. I don't see them improving even if you give them a guided tour of your home including closets

More info - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14755498

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