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This is how you can see whether the police have “searched” your car through cameras

A new platform, 'Have I Been Flocked?', allows drivers to check if their license plates have been searched by police or other users of Flock's automated license-plate recognition cameras. The tool, built from public records, highlights growing concerns about surveillance, with recent misuse cases and new safeguards. As Greek authorities deploy similar AI cameras, the platform serves as a cautionary tale for privacy oversight.

2 outlets · 2 articles 6d ago

NASA, Katalyst call off SWIFT rescue mission over issues with rescue craft in space

NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have called off the mission to rescue the aging Swift gamma-ray telescope, citing ongoing attitude control issues with the LINK spacecraft. The telescope, which has studied cosmic phenomena since 2004, is expected to burn up in Earth's atmosphere later this year. Despite the failure, the mission's data and upcoming rendezvous attempts aim to provide lessons for future satellite servicing.

14 outlets · 15 articles 6d ago

Metaplanet’s US Bitcoin treasury bet could unlock up to $3.4 billion, but there’s a catch

Japan-based Metaplanet has agreed to contribute 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million for a controlling stake in Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, which would be renamed Superplanet. The transaction could open pathways to billions in additional capital through warrants and preferred shares, though those amounts remain contingent. Closing is targeted for the fourth quarter, subject to approvals.

2 outlets · 2 articles 6d ago

Things to know before you go to Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival

Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival takes over Irvine's Great Park on Saturday, Aug. 29, with a sold-out, all-women lineup and plans for two music stages, a Philanthropy Village, and extensive logistical arrangements for the expected 45,000 attendees. The festival, which supports women and girls through nonprofit partners, also expands to radio with two iHeartRadio specials.

2 outlets · 6 articles 6d ago

Gold Falls ₹800 In Delhi To ₹1.58 Lakh Per 10 Grams As Crude Surge, Geopolitical Uncertainty Weigh On Bullion

Gold prices in Delhi fell Rs 800 to Rs 1,58,000 per 10 grams on Wednesday, influenced by higher crude oil rates and geopolitical uncertainty, while silver also declined. Analysts attribute the pullback to these factors and anticipation of US Federal Reserve minutes, though recent price movements have been driven by softer bond yields and Treasury actions.

5 outlets · 5 articles 6d ago