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Parent hacks quadcopter drone to follow his son to the school bus stop
Most parents opt for a low-tech way to walk their children to the bus stop every morning, but Paul Continue reading…
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Privacy bill reportedly rewritten to allow federal agencies to access your data without a warrant (updated)
CNET reports that an update to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) re-authorization Continue reading…
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EyeSee mannequin silently collects consumer data for overzealous retailers (updated)
With the luxury goods market sagging under the weight of a sluggish economy, some retailers are Continue reading…
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China orders foreign companies to help with internet surveillance
As China prepares to transition to new leadership this week, the outgoing regime has been tightening Continue reading…
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EyeTap Digital Eye Glass inventor predicts the future of surveillance and augmented reality
Dr. Steve Mann, creator of the EyeTap Digital Eye Glass, predicts that the rise of augmented reality Continue reading…
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License plate readers and the rise of a surveillance industry
There are many ways for law enforcement agents to track your behavior nowadays, but among the most Continue reading…
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ACLU documents show increasing phone and internet surveillance by Department of Justice
Justice Department reports recently revealed by the ACLU show a dramatic increase in electronic Continue reading…
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New Orleans officials planned to police the Super Bowl with a Homeland Security drone
The ethics of domestic drone use may not be sorted out, but police and other officials aren't Continue reading…
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One year later, Occupy's struggle to survive in a surveillance state
About fifty protesters were rounding the corner as I approached the intersection of Broadway and Continue reading…
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Warrantless wiretap bill passes in US House, authorizes 5 more years of domestic spying
In a 301 to 118 decision, the US House of Representatives has voted in favor of the FISA Amendments Continue reading…
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Zach Braff's 'Wish I Was Here' Kickstarter campaign beats its goal by over $1 million
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Medical marijuana users can drive drugged, rule Michigan courts
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Hacks targeting US oil, gas, and electric companies traced to Iran
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iPhone urine analysis app may require FDA approval, says agency
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Google no longer able to pay Android developers in Argentina, pulling apps on July 27th
