Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is a premium feature in many new cars. However, as this New York Times article details, these systems may be used for “Big Brother” surveillance by law enforcement, often without the knowledge or permission of the car owner.
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Daily Archives: December 31, 2003
New CIA Museum Exhibits Exotic Techie Gadgets from Bygone Era
The CIA’s Directorate of Science and Technology is exhibiting some of its historic, unique and formerly secret techie gadgets, dating back to the 1940s, for employees and invited guests only, according to this AP report: “…the exhibits include a robotic catfish, a remote-controlled dragonfly and a camera strapped to the chests of pigeons..” Continue Reading
Campaigns Increasingly Leverage Digital Applications
Clicking for President – Blogs, meetups, listservs, and other online tools bring a digital aspect to every campaign. Continue Reading
EPIC Reviews Major Privacy Issues of 2003
“EPIC’s survey of the 2003 Privacy Year in Review notes the collapse of Total Information Awareness, surveillance cameras in schools, a Supreme Court victory for privacy, legal battles over the Do Not Call list, busted luggage locks, anti-terrorism law used for routine criminal investigations, and a conservative radio commentators asking for privacy.” Continue Reading
Nielsen/Net Ratings Internet Access Survey
Three Out of Four People Connect to the Internet Through Non-Browser Based Applications: “…76 percent of active Web surfers access the Internet using a non-browser based application. Media players, instant messages and file sharing applications are the most popular Internet applications.” See also The Fabulous Disappearing Internet. Continue Reading
Natural Resources Defense Council Best of the Web 2003
The Natural Resources Defense Council announced their choices for the best environmental websites of 2003 here. Continue Reading
RFID-Based Technology Proposed to Track Cows in Wake of Health Scare
As a follow-up to my posting U.S. Animal Tracking Database Still Under Development, this AP article, Mad Cow Scare May Spur High-Tech Tracking. What is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)? Previous beSpacific postings on RFID See also BSE Information and Resources from the USDA Continue Reading
