Revolving Licence Plate
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Living the spy dream, dodging speeding tickets, or speeding away from a bank robbery will not be a problem for Chinese drivers if they wish to spend a mere 800 yuan to 1600 yuan, equivalent to $115 to $230 in US dollars.
The unique machines that will aid speeding drivers to get away quickly by switching the numbers on licence plates in just a few seconds. The higher priced ones will actually change the numbers in about 3 seconds.
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Businesses Resorting to ‘Spy’ Gadgets
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Here is a very interesting article that suggests businesses of all sizes are resorting to using all sorts of surveillance technology to help with security of their busineses. This is very interesting because it was only until recently such gadgets were considered as toys for 'techies' and that they weren't much use beyond that, however, it seems there is a much more serious aspect to them.
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Stolen Computers Being Tracked to Thieves
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Here is a story about how stolen computers are being located using tarckers integrated into the bios of the computer motherboard. We know tracking systems have been used for cars to locate their wherabouts after being stolen with huge success, not a lot of people would know the same is being done with Laptops. The difference in the tracking here is probably more to do with the fact that, in this case, the tracker is not a physical product in the sense that its is attached to the computer.
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High-Tech Aid in Stopping Underage Drinkers
Friday, May 16th, 2008
A new high tech tool is aiding in recognising underage buyers of alcohol and cigarettes. If a child has tried to buy either alcohol or cigarettes in the past, their photo is on file. This unique high technology tool which is being used at a unnamed branch of Budgens in London will be able to alert the cashier the minute a child under the age of 18 is about to purchase cigarettes or alcohol.
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Lie Detector Could be Used to Combat Sickies
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
We have all heard news stories about how every year billions are lost in work-related productivity through people taking sickies. Its also apparent bosses have qualms about whether some are genuine. Well, to combat the rising problem of the uncertainty of who is telling the truth and who isn’t, organisations may introduce lie detectors to see whether the worker is genuinely at home nursing their ills or calling in a sickie at the prospect of a having a nice day out.
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Injury Proof Car
Friday, May 9th, 2008
Global awareness of the estimated 1.2 million deaths along with around 50 million injuries, which are caused by vehicle crashes every year, has put automakers to work to revolutionise the way in which vehicles are made. Many automakers are working on plans; however, Volvo is the only manufacturer that has put a date on their injury proof car for 2020.
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Military Spy Planes to Be Used in England to Fight Crime
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Advanced military technology currently used by the British military will soon be used in England to catch crime as it occurs. According to a recent article in the Times Online, the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are commonly used to keep tabs on the enemy in the battlefield, but are now going to be deployed in Essex and Kent with the hope of spotting muggers, car thieves and those who are attempting to enter England illegally and then directing further investigation from police on ground.
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Surveillance: Local Authorities in UK Spying on Residents
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
It seems having CCTV cameras popping up on every street corner is not enough, now councils are being granted permission to spy on people at the individual level. They are being given permission, upon approval, to spy on residents who they believe are causing them problems.
The local authorities involved are taking advantage of legislation that allows, at least in some cases, for individuals and households to be monitored over what seems pretty trivial issues such as whether dog owners are picking up waste. They are using a variety of techniques such as spy cameras and binoculars, depending on the situation.
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