( CNN ) -- On this week 's Tech Check podcast , writers Doug Gross , Stephanie Golberg and Mark Millian discuss Google 's recent announcement of a new privacy policy -- and the concerns some folks have voiced about it . The policy spells out the fact that Google is assembling users ' activity on all of its products -- from search to Gmail to phones running its Android system on smartphones . Google says it 's to enhance user experience ( and better target ads ) but some critics fear having all of that activity rounded up in one place . We also talk about a pretty stunning number concerning tablets and e-readers . Both types of devices are at least a couple of years old . But , according to a new survey , the number of people who own them in the United States nearly doubled during just a few weeks in November and December . Does this mean tablets and e-readers have reached a major tipping point ? Our Reader Comments of the Week come from a story about Facebook Timeline . The site said this week that the feature will no longer be optional . And our Tech Fail of the Week goes to a politician who flung around some statistics about Apple and Steve Jobs this week . If only he 'd thought to find out if they are actually true . To listen to Tech Check , click on the audio box to the left . To subscribe , you can add Tech Check to your RSS feed here . You can also listen , or subscribe , on iTunes or using mobile apps like Stitcher . In the mean time , you can find us on Twitter at @ cnntech or on the CNN Tech page on Facebook .
Tech Check is CNN.com 's weekly podcast focused on technology and the Web . This week , we discuss Google 's new privacy policies . A huge increase in the number of e-readers and tablets is discussed . Fail ! We also talk about how to get your kids involved with tech.