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There’s no shortage of stories about Flock’s controversial traffic camera system and the privacy concerns surrounding its use by law enforcement. One story, however, saw a Canadian software engineer turn the tables on the police. Anthony Sistilli built a homemade camera to track police vehicles, using an Amazon-bought camera and AI to write the software.

For three years between June 2023 and September 2026, the owners of towing companies in the Denver, CO area allegedly used their businesses to steal cars, falsify documentation, and prey on unsuspecting crash victims. Now, the Denver District Attorney’s Office has announced that a grand jury has indicted a total of 12 people on 187…

Apple has unveiled its fourth-generation Siri Remote, and the good news is that you won’t need to buy a new Apple TV to use it. The updated remote works with every Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K model released since 2015, bringing its biggest new feature to older devices too.

Apple’s new Siri AI features won’t be exclusive to itslatest Apple TV 4Kafter all. The company has confirmed that older streaming boxes will also receive the upgraded assistant, including models dating back to 2021.

Part of what’s fun about modern engineering is figuring out the best ways to optimize tools in terms of size and functionality. In the creation of everyday carry mini multitools, you might be surprised how many different functions you can fit into a single tool, not to mention how small you can make that tool,…

When I said yes to testing the all-electric Mercedes-Benz G 580, I did so pretty enthusiastically. I expected it to be exceedingly competent and lavish — sounds like a fun way to spend a week if you ask me — but I also figured the EV would compromise on some of the purity of the…

Picking the right lawn mower for your needs can be a much more involved process than you might think. While the brand and the specific model type — riding or push — are important, you shouldn’t overlook exactly how a mower goes about its job. For instance, a mulching lawn mower handles its clippings a…

It’s been over 40 years since the first version of Microsoft’s operating system, Windows 1.0, was released. And over the decades, a lot has changed. From the user interface and features to built-in apps and core components, Windows has gone through a major transformation. Features that were once considered key parts of Windows are no…

The Genesis G90 is one of the best large luxury sedans on the market, going toe-to-toe with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, and Audi A8. In our review of the 2026 Genesis G90, we loved its ride and comfort, design, and overall refinement. But before you splash your hard-earned cash on the…

Portable CD players aren’t exactly the first gadget you might associate with newer technological features like MagSafe or Bluetooth connectivity. Instead, they mostly conjure nostalgic memories of vintage audio tech and time spent balancing your player carefully so your CD didn’t skip and scratch too much. Despite that, Fosi Audio’s Disc Nano CD player aims…