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As Backlash Grows, More Americans Now Oppose Automated Police License Plate Readers Than Support

A new survey on police license plate cameras found that "more Americans oppose these surveillance cameras than support them," reports TechCrunch: According to a new YouGov survey of 20,000 people…

  • 46% of Americans now oppose police license plate cameras, while 38% support them
  • Flock CEO Garrett Langley faces backlash over company's surveillance technology
  • Grand jury in Ohio declined to charge man for destroying a Flock camera

Viber launches eSIM service in Philippines

Messaging app Rakuten Viber has entered the eSIM market in the Philippines, offering Filipinos roaming services whenever they go abroad to stay connected.

  • Viber introduces eSIM service in Philippines for international travelers.
  • eSIM eliminates need for local SIM upon arrival, simplifying data access.
  • Viber aims to become a superapp by integrating services under one platform.

Civic Hygiene (2013)

  • Government could misuse sexual orientation database for persecution.
  • Surveillance boxes record online activity, threatening privacy.
  • Bruce Schneier warns against building technologies for police state.

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