> But BlueKai also uses more covert tactics like allowing websites to embed invisible pixel-sized images to collect information about you as soon as you open the page — hardware, operating system, browser and any information about the network connection.

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Ctrl-f "pixel"

:-)

This seems really odd to include, given Techcrunch's use of pixels, and whatever their own covert pixel tactics may be...invisible pixel images are part and parcel when you start talking about pixels in general. (Edit: The author seems to have addressed this)

Also, is that _Kai_ as in the Japanese word for ocean? Or is it _Kai_ as in meeting?

Perhaps the entire word is a Japanese derivative, with buruukai meant to connote a gathering of nervous, fearful Oracle executives? Not the most auspicious reading...