I think it's only a question of time when the data mining industry becomes so big and mature that it will be able to subsidize gadgets, or at least cheap ones.

I think it's only a question of time when the data mining industry becomes so big and mature that it will be able to subsidize gadgets, or at least cheap ones. You want to know my location history, my searches, website visits, purchases? Give that (future) cheap iPhone or Android away for free! (Personally I prefer to minimize my surveillance information, but surely there will be those who'd gladly agree.)