https://www.wired.com/story/uk-police-face-recognition-expansion/ There’s always one open to the idea. They’re not paid much and its not hard work. And they’re easily persuaded. There’s no big moral debates, as we say: “no-one gets hurt”. I think they’re open to it because they know that there is so much data – theirs and ours – that there is … [Read more…]
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2354589-smart-office-chair-recognises-what-position-you-are-sitting-in/ It’s improved my game. Deffo. Just look at my scores. Talk to my mates – they’ll tell you! They’re not pleased. It’s more comfy obviously so I can play longer which probably helps. The headrest moves with me. The leg support reacts as I lean in, you know, when we first open that door? … [Read more…]
https://www.wired.com/story/migration-climate-environment-refugees/ It had been a long journey. Long. Many things I don’t want to talk about. But I am here. I’d not set out to be here, just not there. We were divided up: men and women. By age. And then, when they knew our professions and backgrounds, by class too. The interviews were all … [Read more…]