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Snapchat now suggests filters based on what you take a picture of Your filters are getting smarter. During the short stints in which I actually use Snapchat, its quite obvious that filters are a big part of the app. Customizing your photos with little graphics helps to give them that iconic Snapchat look, and over the years, these filters have become smarter and smarter. Snpachat filters can tell how fast youre currently traveling, what the temperature is around you, and even recommend certain ones based on where youre at. Now, according to a Snapchat representative that spoke with Mashable , some filters will be available based on what youre actually taking a picture of. This is a feature that Snapchats reportedly been rolling out to its users since last week, and its dead simple to use. After youve taken a photo of whatever it is you want to send to a friend or add to your Story, swiping through your filters like usual will now show you special ones if youve taken a picture of someth...

Sony launches Android based SmartWatch 2 with NFC facility Sony has officially launched the much awaited SmartWatch 2 in the markets. This latest SmartWatch variant is a wearable watch that has been powered by Android operating system and comes with the remote functionality which was there in the earlier version as well. Sony SmartWatch 2 can be used to see who is calling the user and through a wireless Bluetooth headset, users can also take the call. One can also browse through the call log to make a call. This device sports a 1.6 inch touchscreen display with 220�176 pixel count and has been made using aluminium. This is a water and dust resistant device on which users can also read SMSs, emails, Facebook and Twitter and also check the calendar. On receiving a notification, users just need to tap on the icon to read on the SmartWatch 2�s screen. Sony SmartWatch 2 supports Bluetooth 3.0 and also NFC connectivity option. It can run for a period of 4 days if used moderately and with ...

Should We Reassess Police Body Cameras Based on Latest Study A major new study of body cameras and the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that was released last month found that the wearing of body cameras had no statistically significant effect on the number of use-of-force incidents and civilian complaints recorded. How much of a reassessment of body cameras should this study prompt? First of all, let�s note that this study was only focused on one aspect of body camera police oversight � their deterrent effect on officers inclined to engage in abusive or unprofessional behavior � which is only one possible benefit of the technology from a civil liberties perspective. It does not have implications for other potential benefits of body cameras such as resolution of factual disputes in critical incidents or other situations where complaints have been lodged against officers, better training, better overall police transparency and accountability, and increased trust betwe...