City Council takes steps to prevent exploitative surveillance costs
New York City is on track to be the first in the United States to tackle “predatory” pricing strategies used by tech companies that often hike costs for consumers without their knowledge. City Council President Julie Menin, along with Majority Leader Sean Abreu, has put forward two proposals aimed at curbing “dynamic pricing”—a practice where […]
New smart glasses from ICE offer advanced surveillance capabilities. Could they potentially be used on the public?
Big Tech’s Investment in XR Glasses Major technology companies are increasingly focusing on XR glasses, largely due to the rising popularity of augmented reality. Meta was among the pioneers, collaborating with Ray-Ban to launch smart glasses, and now Apple, Google, and Samsung are anticipated to unveil their own models in the near future. Although smart […]
Democratic socialist House candidate, opponent of Espaillat receives donations tied to protest and ICE surveillance.
A Democratic Socialist candidate running for Congress participated in anti-Israel protests and has received campaign contributions from a firm that uses technology to monitor demonstrations. Financial records from the Election Commission indicate that Dalializa Avila Chevalier, who aims to challenge the five-term Congressman Adriano Espaillat, accepted a $1,500 donation from Rami Sarafa. Sarafa is the […]
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson’s interview interrupted as staff prevents questions on firearms and surveillance.
Seattle Mayor’s Interview Cut Short Over Gun Violence Questions This week, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s staff unexpectedly halted interviews with local reporters after she raised concerns about a rise in gun violence linked to recent mass shootings and surveillance measures. During an exchange with KOMO News’ Chris Daniels, the mayor was asked about community worries […]
Concerning in-car surveillance technology that can disable your engine will be required next year under Biden policy — raising significant privacy concerns
Are you prepared to assess whether your vehicle is roadworthy? If not, you might want to hold on tight. A recent federal mandate stipulates that new vehicles from the 2027 model year onward must be equipped with in-car monitoring technology. This tech is designed to evaluate a driver’s fitness to operate the car and includes […]
House passes measure to extend contentious FISA warrantless surveillance authority, but Senate probably won’t agree.
House Votes to Extend Controversial Surveillance Powers WASHINGTON — Following weeks of intense division, the House of Representatives has voted to prolong the disputed surveillance authorities under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for the remainder of President Trump’s time in office. However, the Senate may not pass the measure. Majority Leader […]
Navy surveillance uncovers $800 million oil operation amid Trump’s naval restrictions on Tehran and other major news stories
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day… Top Stories 1. Maritime spies have intercepted an $800 million oil project as Iran faces pressures from President Trump’s naval blockade. 2. The U.S. is weighing the deployment of the hypersonic missile “Dark Eagle” in anticipation of a potential conflict with Iran. 3. […]
Republicans Ready to Permit Ongoing Unrestricted Government Surveillance of American Citizens
House Republicans Move to Update Surveillance Tools On Wednesday, House Republicans took a significant step in voting to refresh surveillance regulations that permit government monitoring of American communications. The procedural measure was passed with a narrow margin of 216-210, allowing Congress to revise Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This section currently […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore ready to approve ban on grocery store surveillance pricing
Imagine walking through a grocery store. You grab a box of cereal. Your neighbor does the same at the same store on the same day but pays less than you. Why? Well, it’s because the store’s pricing algorithm decided to charge you more. This might sound like a plot from a thriller, but it’s a […]
Trump Administration Settles with Carter Page Regarding FISA Surveillance
Trump Administration Reaches Settlement with Carter Page On Tuesday, the Trump administration informed the Supreme Court that a settlement has been reached with Carter Page, a former campaign adviser. This development comes after it was revealed that federal agents used faulty and incomplete information to secure a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrant, leading to […]