Elon Musk has done it: iPhones and Android smartphones can now use his satellites to make calls anywhere on Earth

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After revolutionizing global internet access, Elon Musk’s Starlink is poised to take smartphone connectivity to the next level. The ambitious satellite service will soon enable users to make calls from virtually anywhere on the planet, all without the need for specialized hardware. Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service: what it means Starlink, a division of SpaceX, has announced its plans to introduce Direct-to-Cell, a groundbreaking feature that uses its vast satellite network to allow voice calls on regular smartphones. […]

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AI in Criminal Justice Is the Trend Attorneys Need to Know About

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our criminal justice system is one of the most worrying developments across policing and the courts. AI-enabled technologies like face recognition, license plate readers, and gunshot detection systems enable broad surveillance, leading to wrongful arrests and privacy invasions. These tools, combined with other data sources, are used to build detailed law enforcement profiles, raising significant concerns about due process and civil liberties. […]

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Digital Forensics, Cold Case Team’s Work Leads to Arrests in 2019 Murder

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Despite the absence of Kimberly Bell’s body, the Douglas County Cold Case Team solved her 2019 murder through persistent investigation and digital forensics. This led to the arrest of Javier Martell and Jennifer Bremer, who have been charged with murder and accessory to a crime, respectively. The case highlights the power of modern forensic techniques in solving complex crimes. […]

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Warrants: Cellphone data, shell casings used to find NC State student charged in multi-day string of shootings

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The search warrants listed various items seized from the two-story home on Kentford Court in southwest Raleigh where Graney was arrested Thursday, including a digital camera, a silver laptop computer, a 0.45 caliber handgun with magazine, a black gun case with live ammunition and shell casings. The warrants also requested the search of a 2015 Hyundai Sonata registered to Graney. […]

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Police: Miami man arrested years after forensic evidence, surveillance video links him to fatal shooting

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MIAMI – A Miami man, who was previously jailed for a second-degree attempted murder and attempted armed robbery, is now facing new charges in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred in February 2021, authorities said.
Authorities said on Feb. 5, 2021, at approximately 10:27 a.m., Miami police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert near the 1500 block of Northwest 58th Street. […]

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‘You need to call me now’: Delphi murder trial testimony reveals text from Libby’s grandmother

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Testimony continued Oct. 23 in the trial of Richard Allen in Delphi, Indiana.
Allen, 52, is accused of killing two teens who went missing Feb. 13, 2017, and were found dead the next day. He was arrested in 2022 and faces two counts of murder and two counts of murder while kidnapping in the deaths of Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German. […]

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Digital Forensics Reignites 2019 Cold Case Murder Of Kimberly Bell

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In a major development in a four-year-old cold case, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado announced on Oct. 15 the arrest of two suspects in the 2019 murder of Kimberly Bell, a 51-year-old woman who was reported missing from Franktown, Colorado.

Javier “Alex” Martell, 30, and Jennifer Bremer, 38, were arrested in connection to Bell’s murder, marking a breakthrough achieved through a combination of witness statements and cutting-edge digital forensic techniques. […]

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California Police Using Warrants to Obtain Video Evidence From Teslas

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OAKLAND, California —A Canadian tourist was visiting Oakland recently when he had to talk someone out of taking his Tesla from a hotel parking lot.

This was no thief. It was the Oakland Police Department. Turns out, the Tesla may have witnessed a homicide. […]

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What Is Digital Forensics?

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As all good things in the digital world advance — enhanced communication, streamlined processes, and unparalleled access to data — so do all bad things. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and insider threats are constantly evolving, becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. […]

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