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- 1Congress Probes Flock Over Immigration Surveillance Concerns▼Congress probes Flock; Illinois immigration surveillance law may be moot
Congress has opened an investigation into Flock, the license plate surveillance company, while an Illinois law restricting immigration-related surveillance may be rendered moot. The probe examines how the company's camera network data is used, with concerns that plate reader systems could support federal immigration enforcement despite state-level restrictions. Details of the inquiry's scope and potential implications for state privacy laws remain limited.
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Hong Kong police have opened an investigation into suspected pinhole cameras found in gym changing rooms, according to the South China Morning Post. The discovery has raised privacy concerns among gym-goers in the city, where hidden-camera incidents in public facilities have repeatedly drawn public anger. Details about the gym, the number of devices, or any suspects have not yet been released as inquiries continue.
- 3Photographer attempts DIY repair of jammed Sony zoom lens●Uh-oh, I'm going in! (A Sony FE 24–105 mm F4 G with a bit of grit jamming the zoom mechanism.) # Photography # DIY
A photographer is opening up a Sony FE 24–105 mm F4 G lens after grit got into the zoom mechanism and jammed it, sharing the repair attempt with fellow photography and DIY enthusiasts. The post has drawn modest engagement, with hobbyists following along to see whether the self-repair saves the lens.
- 4Android users struggle to find a good FOSS camera app●I still haven't found a FOSS camera app for Android that I like. I'm still using Pixel Camera. Open Camera is old and is
An Android user says no free and open-source camera app meets their needs, so they stick with Google's Pixel Camera. Open Camera is described as outdated and still built on the older camera2 API, LibreCamera is rarely updated, and Fossify feels generic. The complaint highlights a wider gap in the open-source Android ecosystem, where proprietary camera apps still lead on image quality and API support.
- 5Apple Updates Final Cut Camera for iPhone 18 Pro Variable Aperture▼Apple Updates Final Cut Camera To Support The iPhone 18 Pro's Variable Aperture
Apple has released an update to its Final Cut Camera app adding support for the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture. The change lets users control the phone's adjustable lens opening directly from the app, taking advantage of the new camera hardware for more flexible depth-of-field and exposure control. Coverage of the update has been noted by tech outlets including Engadget.
- 6Researcher solves nanoparticle mystery using an iPhone camera▼Researcher solves a nanoparticle mystery using an iPhone camera
A researcher has reportedly solved a longstanding puzzle in nanoparticle science using nothing more than an iPhone camera, according to Phys.org. The finding suggests that everyday smartphone hardware can be repurposed for sophisticated scientific measurement, opening the door to low-cost experiments in labs and classrooms that previously required expensive specialised equipment.
- 7Best race start onboards from the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix▼2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Best race start onboards
Formula 1 has released onboard footage of the best race starts from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, showing drivers' launches from the grid from cockpit cameras. Fans of the sport typically enjoy such clips for the view of wheel-to-wheel jostling into the tight first corners of the Baku street circuit.
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