Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Report: FBI forming new cyber intelligence research unit, focus on digital surveillance]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/26/report-fbi-forming-new-cyber-intelligence-research-unit-focus/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/26/report-fbi-forming-new-cyber-intelligence-research-unit-focus/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/26/report-fbi-forming-new-cyber-intelligence-research-unit-focus/#comments FBI forming new cyber intelligence unit to innovate digital surveillance

According to a report filed by technology site CNET, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is forming a new cyber intelligence and research unit dubbed the Domestic Communications Assistance Center (DCAC). The briefing states that the DCAC's purpose will be "to invent technology that will let police more readily eavesdrop on Internet and wireless communications" (initially focusing on VoIP services, social networks, and wireless communication mediums) . Via a prepared statement, the FBI explained that the unit's modus operandi will be to "assist federal, state and local law enforcement with electronic surveillance capabilities." Congress has appropriated over $54 million for "lawful electronic surveillance" in fiscal year 2012; the DCAC has been earmarked just north of $8 million from that pie. The Bureau's full statement is after the break.

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AMD launches R-Series chip for next-gen casinos, surveillance systems, distractions originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdamd r-seriesAmdR-seriesapucasinocasino gamingCasinoGamingcpudigital signageDigitalSignageembeddedembedded chipembedded processorEmbeddedChipEmbeddedProcessorgpugpu computeGpuComputeheterogenous computingHeterogenousComputingmedical imageMedicalImageprocessorr-seriessecuritysurveillanceMon, 21 May 2012 09:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech Alert 750n adds wide-angle night vision for improved indoor snooping, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/logitech-alert-750n/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/logitech-alert-750n/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/logitech-alert-750n/#comments Logitech Alert 720n adds wide-angle night vision for improved indoor snooping

Unable to sleep soundly because of the lingering fear that someone's rummaging around your living room? Logitech's newest surveillance gizmo, the 750n Indoor Master System, should ease your worries, since it adds 130-degree night vision and illuminates whatever's lurking in the darkness at a distance of up to 50 feet. Like Logitech's older products, such as the Alert Master, the 750n records video at 960 x 720p, and it uses the same HomePlug adapter for installation. If you're already feeding your paranoia with a Logitech Alert Master, you can upgrade to the night-vision capabilities with the 700n Indoor Add-On Camera. The products cost $300 and $230, respectively, and will be available before the end of the month, but you can join us after the break for our impressions.

Gallery: Logitech Alert 750n hands-on

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Logitech Alert 750n adds wide-angle night vision for improved indoor snooping, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The high seas and UAVs go together like -- well, they go together really well. The Navy's cooking up 3D laser imaging technology for spotting pirates and the like, but it will need some aircraft for the task. Right on cue, a helicopter / airplane hybrid for maritime surveillance is inching toward reality. Aerovel's Flexrotor, an ultra-compact craft with a wing span of three meters (9.8 feet) and a weight of just 19.2 kg (42.3 lb), has already been demonstrated to switch between horizontal and vertical flight, but the next step is enhancing its propulsion system to improve its performance for longer distances and in windier conditions. Today the Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded the company a contract for developing that tech. For now, you can check out a video of the Flexrotor's first test flight, which demoes the UAV transitioning from vertical and horizontal orientation and back again.

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Navy awards Aerovel Flexrotor contract to develop marine surveillance tech originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 05:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Obama cracks down on Iran and Syria's surveillance of dissidents originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zero Trace gadget bags dodge 'digital exploitation,' schadenfreude originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen plenty of robots inspired by nature, but this robot jellyfish developed by researchers from University of Texas at Dallas and Virginia Tech goes one big step beyond mimicking a jellyfish's movements. It's powered by hydrogen, which means that it could potentially stay underwater for prolonged periods of time and constantly refuel itself from the water around it. That, the researchers say, could make it ideal for underwater surveillance or search and rescue operations, but they still have a fair bit of work to do before that happens -- their next step is to increase its maneuverability. Head on past the break to check it out in its current state.

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Robot jellyfish feeds on its surroundings, looks for a job in underwater surveillance originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carrier IQ has announced the extension of its IQ Care platform to enable mobile operators to share the insight gained with its customers. The analytics software measures diagnostic information on your phone relating to network usage, battery life and dropped calls. Previously it's only been available to customer care agents as they remotely diagnose your phone during a support call, but the platform is now being opened up so that data can be viewable on open customer service portals. It's hoped that people will learn how to resolve network issues, the company remarking that 40 percent of smartphones are returned, only to be found not to have any faults at all. It'll launch in the second quarter of the year and you can find out a whole heap more if you head on past the break.

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Carrier IQ opens up IQCare diagnostics platform to smartphone users originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AnalyticsCarrierCarrier IQCarrierIqCustomer CareCustomerCareDiagnosticsIQ CareIqCaremobilepostcrossMWCMWC 2012Mwc2012ReportingSecuritySprintSurveillanceVerizonMon, 27 Feb 2012 08:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Mushroom Networks ThirdEye makes surveillance mobile, peeping on perps goes wireless]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/mushroom-networks-thirdeye-makes-surveillance-mobile-peeping-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/mushroom-networks-thirdeye-makes-surveillance-mobile-peeping-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/mushroom-networks-thirdeye-makes-surveillance-mobile-peeping-on/#comments Wires are messy -- especially, if you're running lines for (homeland) security. But for those sectors specifically concerned with keeping tabs on potential miscreants, Mushroom Networks' ThirdEye is poised to get the job done while dispensing with all of that unnecessary, tethered clutter. The currently available device, pictured above, utilizes the company's Broadband Bonding tech to mesh bandwidth across several cellular data cards into one high-speed connection for PTZ cameras (pan-tilt-zoom), letting corporate or government users patrol their perimeters remotely in real-time. The cost of this surveillance freedom won't come cheap for Uncle Sam and friends either, with prices starting at $3,190. Unless you're the Howard Hughes homebound-type, you won't be needing this level of protection. No, that's what the Slomin Shield is for. Official PR after the break.

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Mushroom Networks ThirdEye makes surveillance mobile, peeping on perps goes wireless originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in December, the FCC approved the first white space device and database for the lucky city of Wilmington, North Carolina. Last week, the program bore its first fruits, when database operator Spectrum Bridge finally launched its TV White Space (TVWS) network in Carolina, as part of Wilmington's ongoing "Smart City" initiative. With the TVWS network up and running, Wilmingtonians will have internet access in public parks, while authorities will be able to use part of Spectrum Bridge's broadband for video surveillance. Public security, in fact, is among the primary functions of the new network, which will be expanded to help manage traffic congestion and to help the city function more efficiently. Beam past the break for more, in the full press release.

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North Carolina launches FCC-approved TV White Space network in Wilmington originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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F-BOMB $50 surveillance computer hides in your CO detector, cracks your WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung SmartCam hands-on at CES 2012



Dana Murph and Daniel Cooper contributed to this post.

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Samsung introduces WiFi SmartCam and video baby monitor (update: hands-on!) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Image courtesy PBS]

Telecoms win immunity in wiretapping case, US court approves separate suit against the government originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WikiLeaks' latest batch of documents hit the web this week, providing the world with a scarily thorough breakdown of a thoroughly scary industry -- government surveillance. The organization's trove, known as the Spy Files, includes a total of 287 files on surveillance products from 160 companies, as well as secret brochures and presentations that these firms use to market their technologies to government agencies. As Ars Technica reports, many of these products are designed to get around standard privacy guards installed in consumer devices, while some even act like malware. DigiTask, for example, is a German company that produces and markets software capable of circumventing a device's SSL encryption and transmitting all instant messages, emails and recorded web activity to clients (i.e., law enforcement agencies). This "remote forensic software" also sports keystroke logging capabilities, and can capture screenshots, as well. Included among DigiTask's other products is the WifiCatcher -- a portable device capable of culling data from users linked up to a public WiFi network. US-based SS8, Italy's Hacking Team and France's Vupen produce similar Trojan-like malware capable of documenting a phone or computer's "every use, movement, and even the sights and sounds of the room it is in," according to the publication.

Speaking at City University in London yesterday, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said his organization decided to unleash the Spy Files as "a mass attack on the mass surveillance industry," adding that the technologies described could easily transform participating governments into a "totalitarian surveillance state." The documents, released on the heels of the Wall Street Journal's corroborative "Surveillance Catalog" report, were published alongside a preface from WikiLeaks, justifying its imperative to excavate such an "unregulated" industry. "Intelligence agencies, military forces, and police authorities are able to silently, and on mass, and [sic] secretly intercept calls and take over computers without the help or knowledge of the telecommunication providers," wrote Wikileaks in its report. "In the last ten years systems for indiscriminate, mass surveillance have become the norm." The organization says this initial document dump is only the first in a larger series of related files, scheduled for future release. You can comb through them for yourself, at the source link below.

WikiLeaks' Spy Files shed light on the corporate side of government surveillance originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brochurebusinesscomputerconfidentialcybersecuritydataDigiTaskdocumentdocument dumpDocumentDumpespionagefilesfrancegermanygovernmentindustryJulian AssangeJulianAssangelawlaw enforcementLawEnforcementleaklegalmalwaremarketingmonitoringpersonal dataPersonalDatapoliticspresentationssecuritysmartphonespySpy FilesSpyFilesspywaresurveillancetransparencytrojanwebwhistleblowerWiFiwikileaksFri, 02 Dec 2011 09:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Giant tablet lets commanders control war with the swipe of a finger]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/giant-tablet-lets-commanders-control-war-with-the-swipe-of-a-fin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/giant-tablet-lets-commanders-control-war-with-the-swipe-of-a-fin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/giant-tablet-lets-commanders-control-war-with-the-swipe-of-a-fin/#comments America's armed forces have added some major tech to their arsenal lately, from smartphones for soldiers to giant surveillance blimps. And now, AAI has unveiled a new tool for battlefield commanders in the form of giant touchscreen tablet. Its screen is three feet by two feet and employs surveillance information to give those in charge an overhead view of a war zone that shows the position of both good guys and bad. Icons represent troops, air support, and spy drones, which are then deployed by tapping and dragging them on the touchscreen. Such input doesn't actually control battlefield assets, but it does send orders to the appropriate personnel so they can be executed, and soldiers confirm receipt of the order via instant message. The company's still trying to sell the system to the Army, but we'd imagine that such drag and drop warfare will appeal to Uncle Sam. Who knows, perhaps all those hours spent honing your Starcraft skills can soon be put to good use defending the country.

[Image credit: Spencer Ackerman]

Giant tablet lets commanders control war with the swipe of a finger originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aaiarmed forcesArmedForcesarmybattlebattlefieldmilitarymilitary techMilitaryTechslatesurveillancetablettacticalus armyUsArmywarwargadgetThu, 13 Oct 2011 08:56:00 EST<![CDATA[This giant military spy blimp is really hard to miss]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/this-giant-military-spy-blimp-is-really-hard-to-miss/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/this-giant-military-spy-blimp-is-really-hard-to-miss/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/this-giant-military-spy-blimp-is-really-hard-to-miss/#comments
What's this spy blimp doing next to an 18-wheeler? We're not entirely sure, but it's certainly not being subtle about it. This jumbo-sized floater, codenamed "Blue Devil Block 2," measures some 370 feet in length and comprises a whopping 1.4 million cubic feet. Originally inflated in September, the definitely-not-blue Blue Devil took flight for the first time last week in North Carolina and, if all goes to plan, should head to Afghanistan by the middle of next year. The Air Force says the blimp will hover above the country for five days at a time, collecting surveillance data from 20,000 feet above the ground and transmitting its findings to US intelligence officers on the ground, via laser. When that's taken care of, it'll be used to make the biggest omelette ever.

This giant military spy blimp is really hard to miss originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Worried that your bundle of joy might get up to no good during your weekly Hatha class? Not with this monolith by his bedside, he won't. It's called the Evoz Baby Monitor and it takes its job very seriously. All you have to do is place this WiFi-enabled device next to Junior's crib, download Evoz' app on your iPhone and the monitor will automatically provide you with alerts (via text, e-mail or phone call) whenever your kid cries. Once you sync this watchdog with your phone, you can even use it to remotely listen in on your prince, just in case he utters his first words while you're out on the links. Best of all, the system isn't restricted to a fixed range and promises to work in any area where you've got cellular coverage -- whether that be in the backyard, at the gym, or at Child Protective Services. Evoz won't start shipping the Baby Monitor until October 4th, but gravely concerned parents can pre-order one now for $120, at the source link below. Otherwise, just crawl past the break for more information, in the full PR.

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Evoz Baby Monitor lets you spy on your kid from anywhere your iPhone gets a signal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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UK teen arrested for illegal BBM, social media crackdown gains steam originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Lockheed Martin wrote in to let us know that although originally commissioned by DARPA, this project is currently funded internally. Lockheed also noted that the flight recorded in the video is only a test flight, rather than a first flight for the Samarai.

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DARPA's Maple leaf Remote Control drone takes first flight (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As Londoners continue to pick up the rubble and carnage from this week's riots, UK Prime Minister David Cameron is exploring new ways to maintain order -- including, apparently, a government crackdown on social media. In a speech to members of Parliament today, Cameron made clear his belief that law enforcement officials should be able to curb and monitor the use of social networking sites under certain circumstances, lending credence to the theory that mechanisms like Facebook, Twitter and BlackBerry played a critical role in inciting the recent violence:
"Free flow of information can be used for good. But it can also be used for ill. And when people are using social media for violence we need to stop them. So we are working with the Police, the intelligence services and industry to look at whether it would be right to stop people communicating via these websites and services when we know they are plotting violence, disorder and criminality."
There's a fine line separating issues of national security from the rights to free speech, but it's a line that Cameron seems willing to toe. And, though he and his Conservative government are only mulling the idea, it's difficult to ignore the irony in his statements. Keep in mind that this is the same man who roundly condemned Hosni Mubarak for shutting down Egypt's internet at the height of its revolution, calling for the now-ousted leader to fully respect the "freedom of expression and communication, including use of telephones and the internet." Cameron, of course, isn't calling for anything nearly as drastic as what Mubarak orchestrated, nor is he facing anywhere near the same level of domestic turmoil. But the fundamental narrative remains the same: in the face of social upheaval, a national leader instinctively reaches for a digital muzzle as a stop-gap measure, while (perhaps) ignoring the larger, longer-term ramifications of his actions. Fortunately for the UK, though, Cameron is already doing one thing that Mubarak apparently never did -- he's thinking about right and wrong. Head past the break to see Cameron's speech, in its entirety.

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UK Prime Minister exploring social media crackdown in wake of London riots (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackberrycensorshipcrimedavid cameronDavidCameronegyptenglandfacebookfree speechfreedom of speechFreedomOfSpeechFreeSpeechhosni mubarakHosniMubaraklondonlondon riotsLondonRiotsparliamentpolicepoliticsResearch In MotionResearchInMotionRIMriotsurveillancetwitterukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomvideoviolenceThu, 11 Aug 2011 18:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Wireless snooping WASP drone knows you want extra jalapeños, no sliced tomato]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/wireless-snooping-wasp-drone-knows-you-want-extra-jalapenos-no/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/wireless-snooping-wasp-drone-knows-you-want-extra-jalapenos-no/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/wireless-snooping-wasp-drone-knows-you-want-extra-jalapenos-no/#comments This fearsome contraption is the handiwork of a couple of amateur DEFCON-types who reckoned that any self-respecting spy plane ought to be able to impersonate cellphone towers. And that's exactly what the Wireless Aerial Surveillance Platform does -- it tricks AT&T and T-Mobile handsets into connecting to it, then re-routes the incoming calls via VOIP so they don't drop, while simultaneously recording all conversations to 32GB of onboard storage. It can also handle a bit of WiFi snooping on the side, thanks to a Linux-based hacking toolkit and a 340 million word dictionary for guessing passwords. What's more, the WASP apparently achieves all of this without breaking a single FCC regulation. So, er, that's fine then. Oh yeah, and we don't want any of that stuffed crust nonsense, you hear?

Wireless snooping WASP drone knows you want extra jalapeños, no sliced tomato originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Soldiers in the field can text GPS coordinates, send pictures of their surroundings, or file common reports directly from their phone. Despite positive results, the Army still has some hurdles to jump before taking the plunge -- some of the phones had OS bugs, others (specifically, iPhones running on AT&T) couldn't get signal in the New Mexico and Texas testing areas, and none of the devices were secure enough for use in overseas operations. The Army is considering tying the phones to tactical radios to help encrypt transmissions, and are testing self contained "cell tower in a suitcase" equipment to ensure coverage in sensitive locations. The Military hopes to push out limited deployment this year, and Army program director Ed Mazzanti has stated that they expect to select two mobile operating systems for official use, noting that "iPhone and Android have been very well received." Sure, using multiple platforms may help protect soldiers against cyber attacks, but we can't be the only ones worried the Army is unintentionally breeding a generation of fanboys with guns, can we?

US Army runs smartphone trial, could see 'limited deployment' later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Critics are wondering why Cisco and HP aren't being held responsible for whatever China ends up doing with this equipment, but the loophole here is a fairly obvious one; while it's definitely not kosher for US firms to ship fingerprinting equipment to China, shipping everyday technology like cameras isn't taboo. Yet, anyway. As you'd expect, both Cisco and HP seem confident that it's not their responsibility to pay attention to what happens to the devices they ship, and if it's something you'd like to immerse yourself in, those links below are there to help.

500,000 surveillance cameras to oversee Chongqing, China originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just look at the extortionary prices of the typical babycam. You can easily spend between $200 and $300 for a so-called "top-of-the line" monitor that's plagued by radio interference, poor range, and shabby video quality. To make matters worse, these single-purpose cameras lose their usefulness once baby is grown. So what's a rational, resourceful parent to do? Easy, use an IP-based surveillance camera as a baby monitor instead. Not only do you get a superior wireless camera for about the same price (or less), you have the option of repurposing it for inclusion in your home automation or security system after baby is grown. That's what we've been doing for several weeks now thanks to WiFi Baby. And you know what? We'll never go back to traditional baby monitors again. Click through to find out why.

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WiFi Baby 3G review, or: How we learned to stop worrying and love a surveillance camera originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Japanese ball drone knows how to make an entrance (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Pavel]

Fujitsu fingerprint / palm reader does large-scale biometric identification, won't tell fortunes originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sprint radar imaging system peeps inside walls, floors to detect bombs, tell-tale hearts originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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US satellites successfully track ballistic missile from cradle to grave, don't pay for the flowers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Copenhagen airport tracks your every move using WiFi signals originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple and Android get drafted, soldier-centric Army apps coming soon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung 'TangoView' vacuum surveillance camera will bring you to your knees

Samsung 'TangoView' vacuum surveillance camera will bring you to your knees originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>korearobotrobotic vacuumRoboticVacuumsamsungsamsung+tangoviewsamsungtangoviewsouth koreaSouthKoreasurveillancetangotangoviewvacuumVC-RL87Wvideo cameraVideoCamerawebcamTue, 15 Mar 2011 04:44:00 EST<![CDATA[AIST shows off full-color night vision camera, well lit Bullwinkle figurine (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/aist-shows-off-full-color-night-vision-camera-well-lit-bullwink/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/aist-shows-off-full-color-night-vision-camera-well-lit-bullwink/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/aist-shows-off-full-color-night-vision-camera-well-lit-bullwink/#comments You might know them for seemingly ridiculous innovations like Segway shoes or the HRP-4C pop star robot, but the folks at AIST have put away the gimmicks for their latest invention -- a full-color night vision camera. Produced by Nanolux, an arm of AIST, the camera uses a series of algorithms to read and process wavelengths reflected by objects lit with infrareds, allowing it to successfully reproduce reds, blues, and greens in the darkest of conditions. The company hopes to make the device available by the end of 2011 at a price point lower than conventional night vision cameras, and says they will work with different lenses to improve long-range photography for the device. Such an invention could have serious implications for fields like surveillance and wildlife observation, but fear not, AIST hasn't lost its sense of humor -- the company used a Bullwinkle figurine rotating on a Lazy Susan to demo its latest invention at Printable Electronics 2011. Check out the video after the jump.

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AIST shows off full-color night vision camera, well lit Bullwinkle figurine (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You may be able to outrun it, but you probably won't be able to hide from TiaLinx's new Cougar20-H surveillance robot. While it might not look like much, the bot packs an impressive RF array that's not only able to detect movement within a building (though concrete walls, no less), but is even able to detect a person breathing inside a building at "long standoff distances." Perhaps not surprisingly, complete details are largely being kept under wraps (the bot was developed with some help from the U.S. Army), but this isn't simply a prototype -- it'll be rolling out next month and is expected to be put to use byvarious law enforcement and government agencies. Head on past the break for the official press release.

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TiaLinx's Cougar20-H surveillance robot can peer through walls, see you breathe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SoCal mall installs 'Find Your Car' kiosks in parking garage to help you find your car -- and others find you? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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US Air Force enlists super blimp for Blue Devil surveillance initiative originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AIRPrint performs ranged fingerprint scanning, won't let the terrorists win originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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US opts to derez virtual fence along Mexico border, replacing it with more affordable measures originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung enters new Galaxy with BabyView range of infant video monitors originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even though we're still not convinced we'd ever need a videophone, we'd be remiss if we neglected to tell you that the kids from Leadtek have announced the US launch of the AMOR8210. Already making a pretty big splash in Taiwan, this bad boy features a cordless handset, VoIP and plain ol' telephone support (via respective RJ45 and RJ11 ports), widgets (including audio and video players) and integration with surveillance and health monitoring devices. Pretty, pretty, pretty good, if you ask us. Interested? PR after the break.

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Leadtek AMOR8210 videophone makes US debut at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CCTV cameras help solve 'six crimes a day' in London, says Metropolitan Police originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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