One of the biggest fears people have while staying at hotels is hidden cameras. Frequent travelers are becoming more alert to the risk that they might be secretly filmed in their hotels.
Advancements in camera technology have also made places such as changing rooms and public bathrooms easier to surveil covertly. Xiaomi might be leading to privacy fightback, with reports suggesting that its upcoming operating system will be able to detect hidden cameras.
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Xiaomi Smartphone To Include This Novel Feature
As per a report from Xiaomitime, a leak has revealed that Xiaomi Hyper IS 2.0 may include this novel feature. If true, it wouldn’t be the first instance where a company had tried offering this functionality, but it would be the most advanced approach yet in terms of a smartphone feature.
The report suggests that the tool could use WLAN signals to detect any possible hidden cameras. Assuming the camera is connected to the local Wi-Fi network, the smartphone will be able to scan the network to identify suspicious devices.
The Chinese tech firm might have drawn inspiration from a similar Python-based program called Ingram. The tool, which is available on GitHub, is made to detect webcam vulnerabilities by scanning IP addresses.
It also incorporates tools such as signal strength analysis, SSID broadcasting, MAC address identifications, and network traffic analysis. Should the Xioami Hyper OS 2.0 feature prove popular, other smartphone brands are said to take notice and may choose to implement it on their top devices.
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Google Wants To Turn Smartphones Into Skin Cancer Detectors
In today’s era, it’s imperative to have a fast and accurate diagnosis of skin conditions, including skin cancer. However, the conventional tools used for these diagnostics are usually out of reach for the average person due to their costs and complexity. This results in late treatments, and sometimes loss of lives as well.
According to a report from Elegant Hoopoe, Google has filed for a patent that could revolutionize skin diagnostics forever. The patent shows a disruptive solution that aims to democratize skin health monitoring by using already existing technology in several consumer devices, such as smartphones.
Back in 2021, Google launched a trial of its “dermatology assist tool”, which is capable of spotting skin, hair, and nail conditions by examining the images uploaded by patients. The app even has a CE mark in Europe.
Google has been developing health diagnostic technology since then, and it’s likely we see a more accurate tool capable of democratizing skin health monitoring and saving numerous lives.