Researchers at MIT and Belgium's Louvain University discovered that 95% of mobile phone users generate location info, accessible to law enforcement, which are even more unique than fingerprints.
Researchers have come up with software that results in centimeter accuracy in height data for GPS equipment. Sounds like a simple trick, but it could have big side effects.
SceneTap uses facial-detection technology to give users information on a bar's male-female ratio, average age, and the total number of patrons. But while consumers may jump at the opportunity to find out which bars have the best chances of yielding a good time, it's the bar owners who are likely to see most value from the system.
Apple and Google testified yesterday before a committee examining smartphone user privacy issues, particularly regarding location tracking. The first conclusion: Senators don't understand the tech, nor do most people. Here's a handy guide.
