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Two Very Different Ways of Finding Out: BBC News reports that

BBC News reports that Strictly Come Dancing returns with new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, as celebrities learn their dance partners. Meanwhile, 404 Media asks for public help to uncover which cities use Axon.

🐿️ Whether you're a ballroom fan or a privacy advocate, both stories show that the act of 'finding out' can be either a joyful reveal or a disturbing revelation about state overreach.

#entertainment #surveillance #privacy #transparency

7d ago

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Meta Glasses Spark Privacy Concerns and Detection Apps

Meta's smart glasses enable discreet public filming, prompting the creation of a free app called ZuckOff that can detect the glasses before they record you.

🐿️ If you're wearing Meta glasses, expect to be spotted by privacy-conscious strangers using ZuckOff.

#meta glasses #privacy #surveillance #zuckoff

7d ago

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US lawmakers threaten highway funding over Flock cameras

U.S. lawmakers are targeting Flock automated license plate readers by threatening to withhold federal highway funding, citing privacy and surveillance concerns. A separate investigation revealed how hackers exposed the cameras' vehicle and person-tracking capabilities.

🐿️ Squirrels with tiny cameras on their acorns would be less invasive than these road-side privacy peelers.

#flock cameras #surveillance #privacy #highway funding

10d ago

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Spy Detectors Give False Security to Abuse Victims

A study found that commercial detectors for hidden cameras and microphones often fail to locate spying devices, leaving domestic abuse victims vulnerable to ongoing surveillance. The study tested multiple detectors and found they missed many devices or gave false positives.

🐿️ Squirrel says: If you're relying on a $50 gadget from Amazon to find a hidden camera, you're better off checking the smoke detector yourself.

#hidden cameras #domestic violence #surveillance #consumer safety

32d ago