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With Black Friday Coming Up, Retailers Are Better Off Using AI to Combat Theft | HackerNoon

AI can streamline theft prevention and enhance customer checkout experiences during high-traffic retail events like Black Friday.

Walgreens admits locking up shampoo and toothpaste hurts sales, but it's still doing it

Retailers face a dilemma between preventing theft and maintaining customer convenience.

Walmart Is Testing a Smart New Idea, and Its Most Loyal Customers Will Be Very Happy

Walmart is testing smartphone technology to unlock anti-theft display cases, improving shopping convenience for customers.

With Black Friday Coming Up, Retailers Are Better Off Using AI to Combat Theft | HackerNoon

AI can streamline theft prevention and enhance customer checkout experiences during high-traffic retail events like Black Friday.

Walgreens admits locking up shampoo and toothpaste hurts sales, but it's still doing it

Retailers face a dilemma between preventing theft and maintaining customer convenience.

Walmart Is Testing a Smart New Idea, and Its Most Loyal Customers Will Be Very Happy

Walmart is testing smartphone technology to unlock anti-theft display cases, improving shopping convenience for customers.
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ChargePoint unveils cut-resistant charging cables and alarm system for chargers - Sustainable Bus

ChargePoint introduces innovative solutions to combat vandalism and theft in charging stations, including a cut-resistant cable and an integrated alarm system.

Bosch is making e-bike batteries lockable via an app to deter theft | TechCrunch

Bosch introduces a digital locking feature for e-bike batteries, enhancing theft prevention with new over-the-air capabilities.

Is Walmart Spying on Shoppers?

Walmart uses body cameras to protect workers from harassment and theft, responding to a significant retail loss prevention challenge.
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UK's top 10 pickpocket hotspots all in London amid phone theft epidemic, data reveals

London is the UK's pickpocket hotspot, with Westminster reporting the highest rates and a significant surge in incidents.

The new laws that will take effect in California in 2025

California's new laws aim to enhance worker protection, combat theft, and improve public safety as climate change and crime rates rise.

UK's top 10 pickpocket hotspots all in London amid phone theft epidemic, data reveals

London is the UK's pickpocket hotspot, with Westminster reporting the highest rates and a significant surge in incidents.

The new laws that will take effect in California in 2025

California's new laws aim to enhance worker protection, combat theft, and improve public safety as climate change and crime rates rise.
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Medieval Magic to Catch Thieves - Medievalists.net

Medieval society integrated supernatural rituals as essential tools to prevent, recover, and address theft, reflecting a blend of faith and folklore.

3 college roommates chase down porch pirate in Connecticut

Three college roommates bravely attempted to retrieve stolen packages from a suspected thief, illustrating a growing issue of porch piracy.
from ZDNET
3 months ago

Android 15 is here, and you should update your phone ASAP. Here's why

Google's new security features aim to reduce theft risk for Android users.
The Theft Detection Lock and Offline Device Lock provide robust security against unauthorized access.
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Google brings better bricking to Androids, to curtail crims

Google introduced new Android features to enhance phone security against theft, making it more challenging for thieves to access stolen devices.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

Google's AI-powered Theft Detection Lock for Android detects theft-related motion and locks devices to protect personal information.

Google brings better bricking to Androids, to curtail crims

Google introduced new Android features to enhance phone security against theft, making it more challenging for thieves to access stolen devices.

Your Android phone is getting an anti-theft upgrade, thanks to AI. How it works

Google's AI-powered Theft Detection Lock for Android detects theft-related motion and locks devices to protect personal information.
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FedEx worker stops porch pirate from taking package | VIDEO

A FedEx worker heroically stopped a theft attempt during a package delivery in Florida, ensuring safety and gaining public admiration.

London is officially home to all of the UK's top 10 pickpocketing hotspots

London has the highest number of pickpocketing incidents in the UK, particularly in Westminster.

This Portable Lockbox Is the Perfect Anti-theft Item for Traveling - and It's on Sale at Amazon

The Safego Portable Lockbox is a robust solution for safeguarding valuables at the beach and other outdoor activities.

Apple AirTags are helping cops catch thieves. Here's how you can protect yourself

Apple's AirTag helps users locate lost items and has been effectively used to track stolen property.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs 10 anti-theft bills into law in San Jose

California implements new laws to strengthen anti-theft measures in response to organized retail theft.

The Best Bike Locks and Ebike Locks

Bike theft protection is evolving with innovative, grinder-resistant locks despite their higher prices, crucial for safeguarding bikes, especially e-bikes.

Android Can Now Detect When Your Phone Is Stolen

Google's AI detects phone snatching using sensors for automatic screen lock.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

'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.

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.
from New York Post
11 months ago

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.

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.
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