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Facial recognition technology is making headlines as the debate on privacy vs. security grows. How advanced is the technology and what is it being used for? A leading expert provides some answers.
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Samsung's just-announced Galaxy S9+ has surpassed Google's Pixel 2 to become the highest-scoring smartphone on the DxoMark photography test. The S9+ scored a record-breaking 104 points on the benchmark used as a standard for phone camera comparisons.
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Businesses and other services dependent upon security solutions have been urged to upgrade their security cameras due to risks that such cameras can be hacked. A big risk arises from malware which leads to leakage of sensitive information.
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A new development in mini, wearable and customizable cameras has been launched. Called FOMO, the camera offers opportunities for businesses and for consumers, being able to capture video in real-time.
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Logitech has announced a new household security camera to rival the Nest ecosystem of products. Called the Circle 2 and acting as follow-up to the Logi Circle, Logitech is pitching the device as a peace-of-mind solution to stay in control of your home.
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By AFP
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With accusations of police misconduct raging on both sides of the Atlantic, Britain has taken the lead in supplying officers with body cameras despite worries about ever-increasing surveillance by the authorities.
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Logitech has announced a new flagship webcam with support for 4K video, HDR lighting and a zoom control. It's designed for business users and video streamers looking for the ultimate in webcam quality, even though few streaming services support 4K.
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Action camera manufacturer GoPro has announced a full recall of its $799 Karma drone after reports of devices losing power while in use. The device launched only a few weeks ago and was intended to revive the fortunes of the struggling company.
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Microsoft has admitted that it broke millions of the world's most popular webcams with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. An internal change to the way in which webcams are controlled has left devices unusable, including with Microsoft's own apps.
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Tesla engineers are examining the cameras and radar system in the Model S involved in the fatal crash of a man in Florida using the car's AutoPilot system in May this year.
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Samsung has announced the world's first UFS removable memory cards for mobile devices, available in capacities up to 256 gigabytes. UFS is the replacement for the ubiquitous microSD used by current smartphones and offers huge performance improvements.
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Google was testing one of its' self-driving cars on Valentine's Day when the car struck a public bus on a street in Silicon Valley.
It appears this is the first time one of the tech company's cars has caused a crash (albeit small) during testing.
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Oakland -
Most of the hundreds of security cameras on BART commuter trains around the Bay Area are not working, the agency admitted Wednesday as it began investigating the second onboard shooting in its 45-year history.
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Facebook's facial recognition has become so accurate that it is now able to identify you in a photo even if you have your back to the camera. The system is not available on Facebook's public site but should be coming soon for any photo that you upload.
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By AFP
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U.S. officials on Friday announced a $20-million pilot program to help equip law enforcement agencies across the country with body cameras.
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Las Vegas -
Digital Journal reported live at this year's NAB 2015 convention which exceeded 100,000 in attendance. Held in Las Vegas, NAB is the world's largest digital media show for production, design, management and delivery of content across all formats.
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By AFP
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President Barack Obama will seek to release funds aimed at equipping more US police officers with body cameras following the racially charged fatal shooting of a black teenager in Ferguson, the White House said.
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Though smartphones have ushered in the age of selfies and instant snapshots, one expert insists taking professional photographs still requires a high-grade camera.
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With the growing number of vehicular accidents, the government is recognizing the need for stricter safety utilities, including mandatory backup cameras.
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Dayton -
New camera surveillance technology from Persistent Surveillance Systems can spy for hours on a single large area, as tested in Dayton, Ohio.
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London -
In the wake of the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man in North London in 2011, armed police units in London will soon be required to wear body cameras.
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More and more people are turning to their convenient smartphones to take photographs. Many people have done this when you just don't have the time to reach for a camera, but after reading an article, I believe it's time for these smartphone cameras to go.
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As the number of CCTV surveillance cameras increases in Germany, a game called "Camover" has been created where players are encouraged to destroy the intrusive cameras and record their actions on video.
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Setting up hidden cameras, even on private property, is now allowed by police without court approval. US District Judge William Griesbach ruled against a motion filed on behalf of two suspected marijuana growers caught on film on their own property.
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What happens when you attach video cameras to a whole load of hula-hoops and then just let those ladies spin? In an amazing display, Hula Burn 2012 shows you the result of that feat.
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Now that WikiLeaks has brought TrapWire to the attention of the world, people are concerned about surveillance and being tracked wherever they go. Here are some solutions. Maybe.
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Surveillance cameras are a way of life in the modern world. Both government and businesses use them for security purposes. Now one company is in the midst of developing a camera that uses facial recognition to bring consumers deals.
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WikiLeaks revealed that the U.S. government is using surveillance cameras all over the U.S. to track people. An anti-censorship campaigner explains that not only do they use cameras, they are also tracking people on the Internet. (Update)
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The iconic camera company Kodak will soon seek bankruptcy protection, according to media reports. Kodak will also try to sell its 1,100 patents through a court-supervised auction.
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A new study has highlighted that one in four photos are now taken with a smartphone.
It also highlights smartphone sales are on the rise while cameras and video recorders are on the decline.
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Three surveillance cameras. Hustvedt
Camera and microwave transmitter for wireless long range audio and video surveillance Digital Journal
Two women browse through photos taken on a digital camera. Digital Journal
Film created by Kodak William Cho, Flickr
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Photographers and more press showed up throughout the day ready to capture the moments.
This photo of the Toronto Harbourfront was taken with the Sony NEX-6 camera Digital Journal
A selection of old movie cameras
Using a digital camera Via Flickr
Avoiding being detected by surveillance cameras. Video screen capture
The Camover game has been started to encourage people in Germany to destroy CCTV cameras and film the process. YouTube
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