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This free tool is helping drivers avoid automatic license plate readers — as fears grow around 'intrusive' new devices that could track your phone, AirPod and smartwatch data (www.techradar.com)
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[–] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I would think that a simple laser-pointer pointed at the camera would be enough to damage the sensor?

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  • [–] 10 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    You'll need around a 1-watt green (532nm) laser pointer. That's gonna run you about $500 and they're kinda dangerous.

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