Shapes Made By Radio Waves

Well, according to a report in this weekend’s Observer newspaper, the Ministry of Defence is interested in the technology that allows us all to be monitored by our mobile phones. Apparently, there are many positive uses of this ‘spy’ technology – following people on the move (walking or driving) and monitoring areas (nuclear power stations, roads, etc.) when visibility is bad. Nobody seems to ask what happens if you loan your mobile phone to somebody or (gasp) switch it off. Observer: How mobile phones let spies see our every move

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