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WIRED
1 month ago
Digital life

Android Can Now Detect When Your Phone Is Stolen

Google's AI detects phone snatching using sensors for automatic screen lock. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Elias: A modest proposal to solve California's retail theft problem

Proposition 47's impact on smash-and-grab robberies in California is linked to the increase in minimum theft value considered a felony, leading to a need for legislative adjustments. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
California

Here's what supporters and opponents say about CA proposal that would regulate self-checkout

Regulating self-checkouts bill introduced to reduce theft and boost employment in California. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Elias: A modest proposal to solve California's retail theft problem

Proposition 47's impact on smash-and-grab robberies in California is linked to the increase in minimum theft value considered a felony, leading to a need for legislative adjustments. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
California

Here's what supporters and opponents say about CA proposal that would regulate self-checkout

Regulating self-checkouts bill introduced to reduce theft and boost employment in California. [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
London

Estimated 1 in 50 London tourists victims of robbery or theft: How to stay safe in London

Be vigilant in crowded areas like public transport and popular attractions.
Utilize London luggage storage for a cost-effective solution to keep belongings safe. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

'We're throwing the book at criminals': O.C. aims anti-crime campaign at surrounding areas

Theft prevention campaign launched by Orange County prosecutors targeting individuals from neighboring counties.
Charged 140 defendants over a year for various theft-related crimes, with a majority from outside Orange County. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Scan your receipt to exit? Loblaw facing backlash as it tests receipt scanners at self-checkout | CBC News

Receipt scanners test at Loblaw stores for theft prevention.
Customers find receipt scanners intrusive and causing chaos at self-checkout. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

How to turn on the iPhone's new thief-blocking security feature - before hackers ruin your life

Apple has released a new iPhone update called Stolen Device Protection, which aims to prevent theft and protect sensitive information.
The update adds a security delay for actions that can lead to sensitive information when a stolen phone is in a suspicious area. [ more ]
Independent
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

If locks, witnesses and CCTV can't keep our bikes safe, how do we stop this cycle of crime and no punishment?

To make cycling a genuine alternative to driving, more needs to be done to prevent thefts. [ more ]
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