"Science, alone, can lay claim to a wealth of empirical evidence on the psychological effects of surveillance," writes Chris Chambers in the Guardian today. "Studying that evidence leads to a clear conclusion and a warning: indiscriminate intelligence-gathering presents a grave risk to our mental health, productivity, social cohesion, and ultimately our future."
Science says government spying makes you boring
Airport phone searches hit record high amid Trump traveler crackdown
Border agents are searching phones at record rates. As reported in Wired, U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted over 55,000 device searches during fiscal year 2025 — a 17 percent… READ THE REST
Domestic robot costs $20k and requires remote operators to watch your home and control the robot
If you like the idea of letting strangers watch your home through your robot's eyes, here's a deal for you: 1X Technologies is accepting preorders for Neo, a $20,000 humanoid… READ THE REST
Documents show Flock license plate search by sheriff was abortion investigation
Flock Safety, whose cameras provide realtime license plate data, let deputies with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department in Texas search for a woman suspected of having an abortion. Flock and… READ THE REST
A $159 ASUS Chromebook that's part tablet, part overachiever
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TL;DR: Spend less on groceries, gas, and more with BJ's Wholesale Club 1-Year Membership for $15 (reg. $60) until Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Some people get their adrenaline pumping by jumping… READ THE REST
Save your PC: Windows 11 Pro is just $15 (regularly $199)
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