Foursquare, makers of the popular app that lets you check in wherever you go, unveiled a new version this week. The new version of the app tracks users background location using a combination of GPS, nearby Wi-Fi signals, and cell towers even when the app is closed. The company hopes the app will become indispensable, providing users with recommendations more like targeted ads based on their location. There is a problem that should alarm anyone concerned about their privacy.”]

