What Our Top Spy Doesn't Get: Security and Privacy Aren't Opposites

"We've been told we have to trade off security and privacy so often -- in debates on security versus privacy, writing contests, polls, reasoned essays and political rhetoric -- that most of us don't even question the fundamental dichotomy. But it's a false one. "

Toyota Cars to Monitor Driver's Eyes for Safety

"If things progress and a crash becomes probable then it also tries to gain attention of the driver by quickly applying and releasing the brakes. At this point the car's pre-crash brake assist system is also readied. When a crash is judged to be unavoidable the safety system engages the brakes and seatbelts for the collision."

Home thermostats: Big Brother's next target?

"... a proposal set to be considered at month's end could allow the state of California to 'require that residents install remotely monitored temperature controls in their homes next year'."

SnuzNLuz - Wifi Donation Alarm Clock

"The ingenious sages at ThinkGeek Labs have finally created the Ultimate weapon against snoozing - the SnuzNLuz. Everytime you hit the snooze button, the SnuzNLuz will donate a specified amount of your real money to a non-profit you hate."

Toddler Keys download and review - lock keyboard and CD drives

"Toddler Keys is a useful tool for parents that allows you to lock your computer keyboard, CD drive doors and power-off button. When the keyboard is used it will display images and play sounds every time a key is pressed, thereby preventing access to the desktop and applications, while adding some entertainment value for the kid. You can select the images and sounds to be used by copying them to the Toddler Keys folder."