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04/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
British gov’t to equip cops with facial recognition technology as part of $69M plan to combat retail crime
The government of the United Kingdom plans to allocate four million British pounds ($5 million) for the development of mobile police units equipped with live facial recognition technology that can scan people’s faces on the street, supposedly as a means to combat retail crimes. According to the announcement of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the program will make […]
04/17/2024
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By Laura Harris
Automotive journalist reveals how smart technologies in modern vehicles cost you privacy and control
Automotive journalist Geoff Thompson recently delved into the implications of a software update applied to a Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV following the technological evolution of the automotive industry. In recent years, the automotive industry has undergone notable technological strides, equipping modern vehicles with features that “bolster safety and efficiency.” Cars manufactured since the mid-2010s are integrated with so-called […]
04/03/2020
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By Lance D Johanson
This sensor can pick up your voice using just skin vibrations – for spying, perhaps?
A new sensor has been invented that can pick up your voice using just skin vibrations. Professor Kilwon Cho of Chemical Engineering and Professor Yoonyoung Chung of Electronic and Electric Engineering from POSTECH have created an advanced sensor that can detect a voice by picking up on your skin vibrations. The ultra thin sensor is […]
11/22/2019
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By Lance D Johnson
We see you! US Army working on “Google Earth on steroids” 3D map that can simulate the inside of buildings
If you thought Google Earth was rather revealing, then you’re about to feel naked in your own home. The U.S. military wants to take 3-D maps a step further and penetrate walls. The U.S. military is currently developing a “Google Earth on steroids” that can see inside buildings and simulate functional indoor spaces. This virtual […]
10/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Hospital employs “big brother” technology in the name of efficiency; patients find lack of human interaction unsettling
It looks like a hospital in the U.K. is taking a page out of “Big Brother’s” book. The Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire is the first hospital to issue all staff and patients with electronic “wristbands” which are used to keep track of their movements. For a National Health Service (NHS) trial, over 4,000 infrared sensors were […]
10/12/2017
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By Jayson Veley
Your future vehicle will monitor your body fluids: New car monitors hydration levels and tells you when to drink water
There comes a point where technology transcends “cool and innovative” and just starts to become “creepy and weird.” In response to recent studies showing that driving while dehydrated can be just as bad as driving while inebriated, Nissan has unveiled a new high-tech feature that is capable of warning motorists when they need a drink […]
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