December 9, 2003

Location-aware devices, Privacy, and UI Design

Location-aware devices and services are emerging at the intersection of empowerment and surveillance: the same technology that could let you know if a good Chinese restaurant or old friend is in the vicinity could also betray your location to a totalitarian government, neighborhood spammers, and your vindictive ex-spouse. By Howard Rheingold for TheFeature.com.

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