Amazon tells senator it's considered face-scanning doorbells
Amazon says it has considered adding facial recognition technology to its Ring doorbell cameras.
Nov 19, 2019
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Engineering
Drones a game changer for emergency responders
Drones are proving to be a game changer for US emergency responders who are increasingly using the technology to spot fires, detect toxic gas or to locate missing people or suspects, experts say.
Sep 26, 2019
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As attack drones multiply, Israeli firms develop defenses
Israel, one of the pioneers of drone warfare, is now on the front lines of an arms race to protect against attacks by the unmanned aircraft.
Sep 26, 2019
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Amazon's Ring doorbell cameras attract congressional concern
Amazon-owned doorbell camera company Ring is facing questions from a U.S. senator over its partnerships with police departments around the country.
Sep 6, 2019
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400 US police agencies partner with Amazon on smart doorbell
Amazon said Wednesday more than 400 US police departments had joined its "Ring Neighbors" network, a program aimed at curbing crime using video from the company's smart doorbell that has raised civil liberties concerns.
Aug 29, 2019
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Move over, Paris. Sartorial hacking is le dernier cri
Not fashion chic; it is fashion cheek.
Security
NY state police lag behind agencies nationwide on camera use
A highway shoulder is where New York state troopers spotted Luke Patterson, walking by himself around 2 a.m. after his car became disabled. By the end of the encounter in rural New York, the 41-year-old chef would be killed ...
Jul 22, 2019
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Oakland, Calif., bars city from using facial recognition technology
Oakland police and other city departments will not use facial recognition technology under a new policy—the third of its kind in the United States.
Jul 18, 2019
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Engineers create social media infrastructure for emergency management
Purdue researchers have developed an online platform that enables first responders to monitor emergency situations using tweets and Instagram posts.
Apr 24, 2018
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