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fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Explosion Proof PTZ Cameras - Full 360 Intelligence in Explosive Zones

Explosion proof PTZ cameras provide essential situational awareness in hazardous environments, overcoming challenges posed by fixed cameras.
#surveillance
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

'Citizen surveillance': Border Patrol plans cameras over Calif. city

Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

'Citizen surveillance': Border Patrol plans cameras over Calif. city

Roam Research
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
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fromZDNET
4 days ago

This Android camera accessory helped me spot a hidden electrical hazard just in time

Thermal cameras are essential tools for detecting overheating and preventing potential disasters in various settings, including commercial kitchens.
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
#drones
fromFuturism
1 month ago
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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
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Police in Detroit Suburb Install Hives That Can Instantly Deploy Drones to Fight Crime

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Silicon Valley city to give residents doorbells equipped with cameras

Public safety is my top priority, and this door camera initiative is about strengthening crime prevention right where it matters most at home. By equipping residents with tools and partnering closely with our Milpitas police department, we're building a stronger connection between our community and law enforcement to help deter crime and protect our neighborhoods.
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Science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon

Satellite infrastructure in the Gulf is increasingly contested, affecting the reliability of information during conflicts.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

SFPD credits surveillance drones with aiding crime decline but some have privacy concerns

San Francisco experiences a decline in crime attributed to new technology like drones, despite privacy concerns raised by critics.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why the Pentagon loves Xbox controllers for laser weapons

U.S. military laser weapons are controlled using Xbox controllers, leveraging soldiers' gaming experience for intuitive operation.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

From drones to video cameras, Berkeley police ask for more Flock surveillance tools

Berkeley Police Department seeks $2 million surveillance expansion with Flock Safety, nearly tripling annual spending to $567,500, despite the vendor's documented use by law enforcement to investigate abortion seekers, monitor protesters, and locate undocumented immigrants.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

High-tech, no-flash speed cameras coming to London

Upgrading our camera network is vital to maintaining strong, consistent enforcement, and together with the Met we are using every tool available to deter speeding, reduce road danger and save lives.
London
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

US Marines are on the hunt for a cloak they can wear to hide themselves from thermal-imaging sensors

The Marine Corps is developing a multispectral camouflage overgarment to shield Marines from thermal-imaging detection used by drones and surveillance systems on modern battlefields.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

You can install these wireless security cameras over half a mile away

Xthings will release two long-range wireless security camera kits using Wi-Fi HaLow technology, priced between $489.99 and $989.99, in Q2 2026.
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.
#facial-recognition-technology
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices

London Metropolitan Police will trial handheld facial recognition devices capable of identifying people on the spot during a six-month pilot with 100 devices.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices

London Metropolitan Police will trial handheld facial recognition devices capable of identifying people on the spot during a six-month pilot with 100 devices.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

A $7.5 billion cop-tech darling runs headfirst into human consequences

A Flock Safety license plate reader misidentified a vehicle's plate, leading to a police dog attack and wrongful arrest that was later dismissed.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Harlowe has a cheaper solution for lighting 360-degree shoots

Harlowe, a company known for lighting accessories that cater to influencers and amateurs, has released a $95 alternative called the Omni 360 that evenly illuminates with a diffused soft glow in all directions. The Omni 360's 2W of light output can be boosted to up to 4W as needed but neither mode is quite bright enough to fully illuminate a dark environment.
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fromNature
3 weeks ago

A large-scale coherent 4D imaging sensor - Nature

Across various fields, from spatial mapping for reconnaissance and construction to facial recognition, virtual and augmented reality and autonomous driving, accurate 3D representation of dynamically evolving environments is paramount for safe human-machine interaction. Therefore, substantial research efforts are directed towards developing a cost-effective, high-performance and scalable 3D imaging sensor comparable with a CMOS camera.
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World news
fromPrivacy International
4 weeks ago

Dual-use tech: the Elbit example

Elbit Systems, Israel's largest arms producer, generates billions in revenue through global exports of military and dual-use technologies, including controversial weapons restricted under international law.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border

The Defense Department didn't realize the drone was being flown by CBP when it shot it down, and had not first coordinated the use of the laser system with the US Federal Aviation Administration. The military hasn't been coordinating counter-drone measures with the FAA, and CBP drone operators didn't inform the military's laser unit that it was launching.
US news
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Enhancing Incident Response with Integrated Access Control and Video Verification

Integrated access control and video verification technology enhance incident response capabilities and operational resilience by providing situational clarity and enabling faster security action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Top US body-camera maker reports record revenue amid Trump immigration crackdown

Asked by investors about his biggest worries, CEO Rick Smith said: A misstep around privacy and data handling. Without elaborating on specific examples, he said: We are seeing that those are concerns right now out in the public. I think that would be one where we could make a mistake that would have outsized negative consequences.
Privacy professionals
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Protect your family with the best home security devices

Affordable, easy-to-install home security devices are now accessible to most families, including window locks, door reinforcements, and alarms that provide effective protection against intruders and accidents.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

EZCast Just Turned Every Phone Into a Professional Camera Monitor - Yanko Design

EZCast's CamCast CT-1 is a compact wireless HDMI transmitter that streams 1080p 60fps video to up to four iOS or Android devices simultaneously over 5GHz Wi-Fi, bridging the gap between basic camera monitoring and expensive professional systems.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Quantum cameras could remake space-based intelligence

Can quantum physics enable better, cheaper, faster satellite photos? In a month or two, a startup will test a "quantum camera" for space-based imaging. If it works, it could slash the cost of missile defenses and give smaller NATO allies and partners spy-satellite capabilities that were once exclusive to major powers.
Science
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fromGadget Flow
1 month ago

OSO / PANOCORE 360 review: the privacy-first conference camera built for modern hybrid work

PANOCORE 360 All-In-One Conference Camera restores hybrid meeting presence with panoramic capture, intelligent speaker tracking, consolidated hardware, and strong privacy and governance at an accessible price.
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.
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

MTA Explores How to Use AI to Monitor Thousands of Cameras

"There's interest across the board," Michael Kemper, MTA chief security officer, told THE CITY. "It's not only coming from the MTA, but from the business world, the AI business world, in working with us."
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for 'Tactical Targeting'

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will pay $225,000 for a year of Clearview AI face-recognition access to billions of scraped images for intelligence and targeting.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ulez camera explosion captured by CCTV footage

A man accused of causing the explosion of an ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) camera in south-east London has told a court he does not recall where he was or what he was doing at the time of the incident. A video has also been released by the Met Police showing the moment the camera exploded in CCTV footage. Retired electrical appliances engineer Kevin Rees is on trial at Woolwich Crown Court accused of damaging the camera in Willersley Avenue, Sidcup.
UK news
Mental health
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Body-Cam Hustle

A viral police video from April's past continues to haunt her despite three years of sobriety and significant personal and professional recovery.
#ring
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Hackers Working on Method to Make Ring Cameras Store Footage Locally, Never Giving It to Amazon

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

All These Ring Cameras Are Creating a "Surveillance Nightmare," Critics Say

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Hackers Working on Method to Make Ring Cameras Store Footage Locally, Never Giving It to Amazon

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

All These Ring Cameras Are Creating a "Surveillance Nightmare," Critics Say

Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Police Wonder If AI Bodycam Reports Are Accurate After Model Transforms Officer Into A Frog - Above the Law

AI-generated police reports can hallucinate fantastical details from background media audio, causing inaccurate law enforcement documentation and misleading official records.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hidden cameras found casing Bay Area neighborhood, police say

It is believed the camera was used to monitor the occupants of the residence in preparation for a burglary or other criminal activity,
California
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

The First 'Surveillance Smartphone' with Thermal Imaging and Night-Vision Cameras: Ulefone Armor 27T Pro+ - Yanko Design

The Ulefone Armor 27T Pro+ is a rugged 5G smartphone with FLIR thermal imaging, infrared night vision, MIL-STD-810H durability, and high RAM/storage.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Here's the tech powering ICE's deportation crackdown | TechCrunch

Cell-site simulators ICE has a technology known as cell-site simulators to snoop on cellphones. These surveillance devices, as the name suggests, are designed to appear as a cellphone tower, tricking nearby phones to connect to them. Once that happens, the law enforcement authorities who are using the cell-site simulators can locate and identify the phones in their vicinity, and potentially intercept calls, text messages, and internet traffic.
US politics
#license-plate-readers
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
US news
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

FBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie's Nest cam

FBI released Nest footage showing a masked person at Nancy Guthrie's front door and is offering up to $50,000 for information.
Science
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Radiation-detecting military aircraft seen flying low over Bay Area

A government AW-139 helicopter will conduct low-altitude aerial radiation surveys over the Bay Area this week as routine Super Bowl security preparedness.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man denies blowing up Ulez camera with explosive

Kevin Rees, arrested over a Ulez camera explosion, denies involvement and believes the arrest related to his anti-Ulez Facebook activity.
fromPCMAG
12 years ago

'SkyJack' Software Finds and Hijacks Drones

is a drone engineered to autonomously seek out, hack, and wirelessly take over other drones within wifi distance, creating an army of zombie drones under your control.
Information security
US news
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

US spy satellite agency declassifies high-flying Cold War listening post

Jumpseat was the United States' first-generation HEO signals-collection satellite program that monitored Soviet military electronic and communications emissions from 1971 through 2006 using Arctic-loitering apogee orbits.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

America's Intelligence Satellites are Proliferating: Their Protection is Not, With Exceptions

Many sensitive U.S. national-security satellites remain dangerously exposed to hostile action despite rapid launch cadence and plans for proliferated constellations.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Baton Rouge Acquires a Straight-Up Military Surveillance Drone

Baton Rouge bought the Stalker VXE30 from Edge Autonomy, which partners with Lockheed Martin , and began operating under the brand Redwire this week . According to reporting from WBRZ ABC2 in Louisiana , the drone, along with training and batteries, costs about $1 million.
Privacy professionals
Gadgets
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Spectrum of Home Security Today-From Sensors to Safe Rooms

Modern home security uses discreet, AI-enabled sensors, cloud storage, and professional integrations, making devices critical for evidence and design-integrated protection.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Security News This Week: ICE Can Now Spy on Every Phone in Your Neighborhood

An ICE-related shooting, rising protest policing antagonism, and Grok's AI-generated explicit imagery fuel urgent concerns about public safety, platform abuse, and digital privacy.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Insta360's face-tracking webcams get bigger sensors and more expensive

Insta360 launched Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro webcams with larger 1/1.3-inch sensors, improved low-light performance, subject tracking, and upgraded dual-microphone audio.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Ring ready for end of the world as it turns cameras on fires

Your camera can make mistakes and might produce false positives (detecting fire when there isn't one) or false negatives (missing actual fires).
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

FLIR iXX: An App-Based Thermal Camera for the Deskless Office - Yanko Design

Traditional thermal inspections are messy. Technicians capture images, transfer them from SD cards to laptops, manually enter notes into spreadsheets, and spend hours back at the office generating reports. Around 60% of maintenance teams report a shortage of skilled thermographers, which makes the problem worse. Reporting alone can eat up half a technician's time, turning straightforward inspections into documentation marathons.
Gadgets
#ring-verify
#insta360
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

DVX Night Storm Releases Latest X3: Unparalleled 4K Full Color Night Vision in Pitch Darkness - Yanko Design

Night Storm X3 is aimed at people who move through the dark for work or passion and need more than a toy flashlight for their eyes. It is a binocular-style night-vision system that promises native 4K full-color imaging down to 0.0001 lux (10 times better than the previously industry-leading SONY Starvis), visibility out to 1,500m, and an invisible 950nm IR beam, all fused by a 20 TOPS AI engine in a rugged IP65 housing designed for long nights.
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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.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This tiny accessory gives your Android thermal vision superpowers (and works on iPhone, too)

Thermal Master P2: compact, affordable USB-C thermal camera with 25Hz refresh, 15× zoom, sensitive temperature resolution, ideal for equipment and home diagnostic inspections.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ugreen is expanding into AI-powered smart home surveillance

Ugreen announced at CES 2026 that it'll be branching into smart home territory with the launch of its SynCare product line of cameras. The series will consist of two indoor cams, the ID500 Pro and ID500 Plus, the OD600 Pro outdoor cam, and the Video Doorbell DB600 Pro. All of this gear will launch in the second half of 2026, with pricing to be announced at IFA 2026.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Best Floodlight Security Cameras for Your Home

A floodlight security camera is a great way to add light and video surveillance to your property, and they work extremely well for dark areas. They can serve like motion-activated lights when you or your family are taking out the trash, adding safety and convenience to your property. The addition of a security camera enables you to receive alerts about intruders, record video events that you can review later, and drop in and check on the videofeed whenever you like from wherever you are.
Gadgets
fromGadget Flow
2 months ago

CES 2026: These AI webcams aim squarely at remote pros

As a remote professional, I can tell you firsthand: a good webcam matters. A lot. You don't want to look-or sound-grainy when you're talking to management, clients, or collaborators. And you definitely don't want to constantly crane your neck or shift in your chair just to stay in frame. So when I saw Insta360 unveil its latest webcam lineup at CES 2026, I was genuinely interested-especially because these models were clearly designed with remote workers in mind, not just casual video calls.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ring's Mobile Security Trailer provides 360-degree coverage anywhere

To begin, a line of new Ring Elite 4K security devices will come in four configurations: a 140-degree viewing angle using two cameras at $499.99; a 200-degree viewing angle using three cameras at $599.99; a 290-degree viewing angle using five cameras (that you can mount on the corner of a building to see both sides) for $749.99; and a Ring Elite that gives you a full 360-degree view using six cameras for $999.99. The devices will be available starting this spring.
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