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fromFOX 5 New York
18 hours ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
fromBoston.com
3 hours ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030 | Computer Weekly

The integration of cameras to enable various video-based services in commercial vehicle environments has become one of the strongest trends over recent years, in a fleet video telematics sector that is set to grow by 16% globally to 2020.
European startups
#catalytic-converter-theft
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Mass. family flies home from vacation to find truck stolen from Logan Airport garage

A truck was stolen from Boston Logan Airport's central parking garage, similar to a previous theft weeks earlier.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

US politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

Ford and onX Give Owners a Complimentary Year of Off-Road Navigation - SnowBrains

Ford collaborates with onX to enhance outdoor navigation for adventure-ready vehicles, offering complimentary memberships to Ford owners.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
4 days ago

These car gadgets are worth every penny

Spring and summer are ideal for purchasing car gadgets to enhance road trips.
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Mobileye Is the "Dominant" Global ADAS Supplier - Berenberg Just Initiated a Buy Rating

Mobileye Global Inc. is rated Buy with a $9.30 target, highlighting its leadership in camera-based advanced driver assistance systems.
#cargo-theft
Information security
fromFortune
6 days ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
Information security
fromFortune
6 days ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Less than one per cent of phone theft cases lead to a criminal charge, figures show

Fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, with 95% of cases closed by the Met Police without identifying a suspect.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
#drones
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Gadgets

Police in Detroit Suburb Install Hives That Can Instantly Deploy Drones to Fight Crime

Washington DC
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Gadgets

Police in Detroit Suburb Install Hives That Can Instantly Deploy Drones to Fight Crime

#carjacking
Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

Exclusive: Cambridge Mobile Telematics secures $350 million from TPG, Allianz to make driving safer | Fortune

Cambridge Mobile Telematics is revolutionizing road safety with AI-powered telematics, attracting significant investments from major insurers.
#auto-theft
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

6 charged in relation to violent carjackings, overseas vehicle resale ring: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles linked to an auto-theft ring selling them overseas, resulting in six arrests and multiple charges.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Members of auto theft crew stole their first car in Flushing during ten-week crime spree: NYPD amNewYork

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

6 charged in relation to violent carjackings, overseas vehicle resale ring: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles linked to an auto-theft ring selling them overseas, resulting in six arrests and multiple charges.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Members of auto theft crew stole their first car in Flushing during ten-week crime spree: NYPD amNewYork

NYC startup
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

NYPD Rolls Out Nearly $1 Million Drone-Hunting SUV For City Streets

NYPD has introduced a high-tech SUV for drone operations, enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with rapid response features.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck

Law enforcement dismantled major botnets while new vulnerabilities and privacy issues in tech continue to emerge, raising concerns over security.
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

GPS Denied: Time to Upgrade

On February 28, ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz started appearing on tracking screens in places they couldn't possibly be. They appeared to be sitting on airport runways, parked on Iranian land, and clustered at nuclear power plants. More than 1,100 commercial vessels had their navigation systems scrambled in a single day following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, bringing a waterway that handles a fifth of the world's oil exports to a halt.
Science
#vehicle-theft
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Gowanus in 60 seconds: 5 luxury cars boosted from Brooklyn garage in overnight heist

Five luxury vehicles were stolen from an unstaffed Brooklyn parking garage in a coordinated early morning heist, with thieves leaving behind a Hyundai.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
US politics

Someone Stole Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's Car, It Was Recovered the Next Day in Vallejo

Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Gowanus in 60 seconds: 5 luxury cars boosted from Brooklyn garage in overnight heist

Five luxury vehicles were stolen from an unstaffed Brooklyn parking garage in a coordinated early morning heist, with thieves leaving behind a Hyundai.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
US politics

Someone Stole Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's Car, It Was Recovered the Next Day in Vallejo

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch

Intoxalock spokesperson Rachael Larson confirmed that the company had been hit by a cyberattack, stating that they took steps to temporarily pause some of their systems as a precautionary measure.
Information security
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Unreliable fleet connectivity driving employee exodus | Computer Weekly

UK fleet operators face significant connectivity challenges that threaten competitiveness, with unreliable networks causing customer complaints and operational disruptions despite limited failover protections.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

AI tools offer 'near-real-time' analysis of data from seized mobile phones and computers | Computer Weekly

Cellebrite's AI-powered Guardian Investigate platform enables police to rapidly analyze mobile device data, discover connections between datasets, track phone locations over time, and construct event timelines for major crime investigations.
Cars
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Ford accelerates fleet data capability with Pro AI | Computer Weekly

Ford Pro AI is an intelligent fleet assistant that processes vehicle data to help commercial customers reduce fleet management time by up to 40% weekly.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Met chief gives phone firms deadline over thefts

Metropolitan Police commissioner demands phone manufacturers implement anti-theft measures by June 1 or face mandatory legislation requiring devices become unusable when stolen.
fromHudson Valley Post
3 weeks ago

Walgreens Testing a New Way to Fight Retail Theft in New York Stores

Walgreens has launched a new pilot program at select New York locations that will allow some employees to wear body-worn cameras while working in the store. The cameras are voluntary for employees and are intended to help improve safety for both workers and customers. The company believes the presence of body cameras could help prevent tense situations from escalating.
New York City
UK news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Warning to Scots drivers over new AI cameras that can see inside cars

AI-powered cameras will monitor Scottish drivers for seatbelt use and mobile phone usage over six months to inform future enforcement strategies.
US politics
fromInvestigative Post
2 weeks ago

How the government can track your movements

Federal law enforcement agencies purchase location data from internet advertisers and data brokers to track individuals' phones without traditional warrants or oversight.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Ford's new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used | TechCrunch

Ford launched a free AI assistant for commercial customers to analyze fleet data and improve profitability, betting that software generates revenue even when offered at no cost.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Rising number of scams now use AI, Toronto police warn | CBC News

Criminals use AI to rapidly gather personal information from social media and online profiles to execute highly personalized and credible scams impersonating trusted institutions.
Roam Research
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Can Google Help Find Your Lost Luggage?

Google added luggage tracking to Find Hub, partnering with airlines and Samsonite to help locate checked bags using Android-compatible trackers.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Things to Do Immediately If You Lose Your Only Set of Car Keys - Social Media Explorer

In the age of smart fobs and transponder chips, losing your keys isn't just a minor inconvenience; it can feel like a high-tech lockout from your own life. When the realization settles in, the clock starts ticking. Your first instinct might be to call the dealership, but that often leads to a massive towing bill and a multi-day wait for parts.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Ford is giving its commercial fleet business an AI makeover

Ford Pro AI is a generative AI chatbot that analyzes commercial vehicle data to provide fleet managers with actionable insights for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Android users can now share tracker tag info with airlines to help locate lost luggage | TechCrunch

Android users can now share secure luggage location links with airlines through Find Hub to track lost baggage, with over 10 global airlines currently participating.
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

TPMS tire pressure sensors transmit unencrypted unique identifiers allowing low-cost roadside receivers to track vehicle movements and driving patterns.
Miscellaneous
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Stolen mail recovered

Police recovered over 1,500 stolen mail pieces and arrested two suspects after a two-month investigation into postal theft at a Mountain View apartment complex.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Android's Find Hub adds iPhone-like luggage tracking links

Google is rolling out an Android update that includes the ability to share the location of your missing luggage with an airline. It's similar to the luggage-tracking feature Apple brought to the iPhone, allowing you to view the location of your Find Hub tag or accessory on a map, and provide your airline with a link to the information they need to track it down.
Gadgets
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Surveillance company Flock generates controversy - and a roster of L.A. clients

Dozens of cities have terminated contracts with Flock Safety over concerns that its license plate reader data facilitates Trump's mass deportation efforts, though Los Angeles continues using the surveillance technology.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

If technology could bring traffic fatalities down to nearly zero, why not embrace it?

Compact, low-rise villages and cities made sense based on how far people could reasonably travel on foot or by horse. This was true all the way up until the late 1800s. Then came an invention that let people travel incredible distances in seconds, entirely reshaping cities with dense population clusters.
Miscellaneous
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Connectivity, AI drive fleet safety, productivity and decision-making | Computer Weekly

AI, connected data, and safety-focused services are transforming fleet operations, with GPS tracking adoption at record highs and AI delivering measurable safety improvements and cost reductions.
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

Video shows burglary of big rig stopped at California intersection

The driver told police that two vehicles positioned themselves in front of and behind his truck before suspects exited, cut the trailer lock and removed computer equipment from the trailer. Video released by the department shows the two vehicles boxing in the truck at the intersection.
US news
Privacy technologies
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Revealed: How stalkers are weaponising Airtags and GPS trackers to tail their victims

AirTags and inexpensive GPS devices are increasingly used by stalkers to track and control victims, causing severe safety risks and mental-health harms.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Smartphones are now the most crucial piece of evidence in crime probes

Smartphones are now the most crucial source of digital evidence in solving nearly every criminal investigation, a report has found. Detectives rely on the wealth of information held on the devices in 97 per cent of cases - double the number in which data from laptops was needed. With the devices containing swathes of detailed messages, photos and location data, police chiefs told the Mail the devices had become 'a crime scene in your pocket'.
Digital life
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

Airbag Theft Hits Brooklyn, Mamdani Responds

NEW YORK, NY- During the Albany budget hearing, Assemblyman Ranker Chan raised alarms over a series of car break-ins in his district, noting that 30 airbags were stolen overnight across two precincts. Overnight in neighborhoods including Bath Beach, Gravesend, and Bensonhurst, at least 30 cars had airbags stolen, officials said. Airbags, which can cost $1,000 or more to replace at dealerships, are targeted by thieves because they sell for $50-$200 on the black market.
New York City
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Tech support detective solved crime by checking the carpark

"A floor manager responsible for production asked me to fix his PC, which was so slow he could literally make a coffee in the time between double-clicking an icon and having the program open," Parker told On Call. The manager's PC was only a year old and ran Windows XP, a combo that at the time of this tale should have made for decent performance.
Information security
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Honda vehicles used to proactively report road safety issues in nation-first pilot

Honda and DriveOhio have teamed up on a new road safety initiative in which Honda vehicles are being used to collect real-time data that can advise about potential issues and road deficiencies before they become a problem. Honda's Proactive Roadway Maintenance System, which has been in prototyping since 2021, uses "advanced vision and LiDAR sensors" to identify issues such as worn or obstructed road signs, damaged guardrails, rough roads and emerging potholes.
Cars
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Some cities are ditching license plate readers over immigration surveillance concerns

Automatic license plate readers, widely deployed and used for solving crimes, face growing local opposition over surveillance and potential data sharing with federal immigration enforcement.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Gang of Armed Robbers Blow Open Armored Truck in Brazen Highway Heist

Masked gang used explosives and rifles to attack and loot an armored cash-in-transit van on SS 613 highway in Puglia; police engaged, two arrests.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

This backup camera cleaner hides behind your license plate

Lens Lizard is an aftermarket kit that mounts behind license plates to remotely clean backup cameras with a refillable fluid reservoir and Bluetooth remote.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Rash of catalytic converter thefts reported in Saratoga

Multiple Saratoga residents experienced identity theft, fraud attempts, multiple catalytic-converter thefts, and a residential burglary resulting in several thousand dollars in losses.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

3 security gadgets I never leave home without (and don't break the bank)

Carry an inexpensive kit of physical security tools, like a USB data blocker, to protect devices from malicious chargers, cables, and data theft while traveling.
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

San Jose Police Warn of Burglars Hiding Surveillance Cameras on Residents' Properties

Burglars hide surveillance cameras on properties to monitor occupancy, then pose as delivery workers or landscapers to target unoccupied homes.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

This free feature helps make stolen Bosch e-bikes unsellable

Stolen electric bikes built around Bosch motors will be harder to sell, service, and ride at the end of January. That's when Bosch is rolling a new digital theft feature that lets owners mark the bike as stolen in the Bosch Flow app - no subscription required. Bosch rolled out a similar feature for expensive Bosch batteries last year, but it stupidly required a subscription to Flow Plus.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case

In statements made by investigators, the video was apparently "recovered from residual data located in backend systems." It's unclear how long such data is retained or how easy it is for Google to access it. Some reports claim that it took several days for Google to recover the data. In large-scale enterprise storage solutions, "deleted" for the user doesn't always mean that the data is gone.
Artificial intelligence
Information security
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google expands Android theft protection features

Android 16 expands theft protection with granular Failed Authentication Lock toggles, broader biometric coverage, longer lockouts, enhanced recovery tools, and default Remote Lock in Brazil.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Stolen car suspect drives through L.A. River channel, leading authorities on a pursuit

A suspected car thief led deputies on an early-morning chase into the Los Angeles River channel, disabled the vehicle, surrendered, and was taken into custody.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I've tried countless tracker tags, and these are the best I've found for Android

Rolling Square's AirNotch Pro Dual tags provide cross-platform Find My and Google Find Hub compatibility, durable IP68 construction, long battery life, omnidirectional sound, and built-in key attachment.
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Android Phones Get AI-Powered Anti-Theft Features - TechRepublic

"Phone theft is more than just losing a device; it's a form of financial fraud that can leave you suddenly vulnerable to personal data and financial theft. That's why we're committed to providing multi-layered defenses that help protect you before, during, and after a theft attempt," said Google in the announcement. Your phone now fights back when stolen The most impressive upgrade targets the moment of theft itself. Android 's enhanced Failed Authentication Lock now includes stronger penalties for wrong password attempts, extending lockout periods to frustrate thieves trying to crack your device.
Information security
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Met deploys drones and ebikes to help catch adolescent phone thieves

Gangs recruit children via Snapchat to steal smartphones, offering high cash rewards for newer iPhones and prompting Met Police drone and Surron ebike deployments.
Gadgets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Amazon's Ring unit debuts surveillance trailers for parking lots

Ring is selling $5,000 mobile security trailers with 360-degree cameras, wireless connectivity and an optional solar power system for outdoor surveillance.
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