Meta is testing smart glass facial recognition tech that’s also used by police and military: Report

An investigative report reveals that Meta licensed face recognition from Rank One, a Pentagon contractor, and built a system called NameTag into an app on 50 million phones before deleting it.The ...

Meta Tapped a Pentagon Supplier to Prototype Face Recognition for Its Glasses

Rank One, whose board includes a former CIA deputy director and a former FBI science chief, supplied face recognition to Meta for internal development of its smart glasses app.

Some local police have access to an ICE facial recognition app

A document from the Department of Homeland Security outlines plans to issue local police facial recognition technology used by federal immigration agents, a move that will expand the scope of ICE ...

AI security cameras may soon recognize your walk before they recognize your face

A new AI gait recognition system can identify people by walking patterns, giving security cameras another long-range signal ...
The Economist

Brazilian cities are building vast surveillance networks

I n “Brazil”, Terry Gilliam’s film about a dystopian society, eyeball-shaped surveillance bots hover over citizens’ shoulders ...
The Conversation

Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency

Cannabis has become a go-to-sleep aid, but safety evidence is lacking. IRA_EVVA/iStock via Getty Images Plus For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But ...
The New York Times

The 8 Best Facial Cleansers

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rory Evans Rory Evans is a writer focused on skin-care and beauty products.
CNET

The Best LED Face Masks That Will Improve Your Skin's Appearance

Nasha Addarich Martínez Head of Editorial Initiatives and Data Journalism Nasha is the Head of Editorial Initiatives and Data Journalism at CNET. She leads the development and execution of proprietary ...
The New York Times

The Best Moisturizers

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