Tag: technology
Law enforcement technology: Machines that protect and serve
Today’s technological advancements are showing no signs of losing momentum as we move deeper into the digital age — and this is especially true in the law enforcement space. Safety enhancements across the U.S. are evolving rapidly, revolutionizing the jobs of police officers and innovating public safety procedures. Some of the technology available today was, at […]
Phone companies release cute tracking devices for kids
Here it is at last: Wearable technology that allows parents to track their young children from afar as they move through their day. LG Electronics and SK Telecom, both of South Korea, and KMS, of Britain, have all developed similar wristband products that act as part cell phone part GPS—though LG’s is arguably the cutest. […]
Cloak: An app that helps you become anti-social
As social networks take over our lives, living virtually seems more important than ever. However, for those who feel overwhelmed by the surplus of social networks and want to avoid bumping into virtual contacts in real life, there’s hope. Cloak, an app with the tagline “Incognito mode for real life,” helps you go undercover when […]
Google asks Glass wearers not to be ‘Glassholes’
Like the parent of an errant child who has made enough rounds at the principal’s office, Google too has some counseling to do when it comes to Google Glass users. The internet behemoth has a few etiquette lessons for Google Glass owners who have had their fair share of trouble in the past. In a […]
Assessing the future of video surveillance
As events like the Boston Marathon bombings occur, people are becoming more amenable to video surveillance. Today, video surveillance is no longer limited to traditional security but is also found in retail, government, transport, and other areas. The video surveillance market is expected to grow by over 12 percent globally this year, as compared to 2013, according […]
Boston bombing: surprising technologies that stop and track terror
In less than a week, the Boston bombers have been identified, tracked down, and arrested. Surveillance camera footage was key in doing so. The surviving suspect was apprehended in a collaborative effort; law authorities asked the public for photos of the marathon and released photos of suspects to them. Social media helped people quickly share […]
