Ask HN: Are advertisers stealing Christmas?

2 points by dstjean 7y ago ↗ HN

I've started my Christmas shopping and a few years ago my partner wanted a VR headset. So I did some research and purchased one this year.

Now my partner mentioned to me that VR headset advertisements are being shown and found that "odd". That is on a different device/profile in the house. Same IP though.

I didn't mention anything. "I guess it's a popular gift for Christmas"

How are you doing your Christmas shopping online to prevent such situations?

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dstjean 7y ago ↗

Wondering if the way to go is in Incognito mode from a different IP. But then the moment I authenticate with Amazon for example, my profile (and associated data points [All IPs used, cookies, etc.]) could be used to target advertisement.