You are being recorded: Google saves audio of what we talk about

Do you sometimes get the impression that Google knows what you’re going to look for before you even type anything into the search field, or do you think it can hear what you just said to your friend? Know that, in a way, you can. Especially if you use an Android phone and do voice searches using that “OK Google” feature.

It seems like magic, you activate the cell phone with this simple command and you can discover a world of things without even touching the device. But what you might not know is that Google records and stores your searches and also conversations you have around your gadgets.

Everything is stored in your personal Google history, which you can access here, and if you want, you can delete it. You can have fun with some searches you’ve done, or be scared by how much Google knows about your life. You decide.

On this site you can also configure what you want Google to store about you – a good one for those who value their own privacy. Go to the settings and decide what should or should not be included in your history.