Happy Hour Vid: And You Thought Google's E-Mail Ads Were Invasive

John Hudson 23 Views May 18, 2010
As the Google empire expands into every aspect of our lives, it's only natural to worry about the implications. In the following video, The Onion riffs off the controversy over Google's targeted e-mail advertisements. It's a clever bit of satire that takes Google's foray into telecom to the next logical conclusion. If the company's willing to scan our e-mails for targeted ads—why not our phone conversations?

New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users' Ears

Want to add to this story? Let us know in comments or send an email to the author at jhudson at theatlantic dot com. You can share ideas for stories on the Open Wire.

Topics: ,
Related Articles   More by John Hudson

Google Backs Human-Powered Monorail

Is Google Censoring the Search Function?

Google to TV: Meet the 21st Century

 

Egypt's Revolutionaries Are Distraught

Admit It: Kony 2012 Is Making a Difference

User Comments

Please type your comment and click Post. If you’re not already logged in you will be prompted to log in or register

  • The Atlantic Wire on Twitter
  • The Atlantic Wire RSS Feed
  • The Atlantic Wire iPhone App