Topic: Privacy
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Which Comes First, Contactless Transit Fares or Widespread Adoption of Contactless Credit Cards?
The London Tube is adding the technology, but U.S. rail systems see it as a long way off.
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The 'Covert Cloak' Protects the Privacy of the Painfully Shy
This high-tech garment detects the stares of rude people and instantly deploys shields.
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Somebody's Watching You: A Style Surveillance Project in Brooklyn
"Our camera does not discriminate."
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A Jacket That Lets Introverts Hide in a Cloud of Fog
This weather-producing coat out of Cambridge is perfect for city-dwellers who want privacy.
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Photos
A Mirrored 'Stealth Cap' for Hiding in Crowds
Who doesn't want to enjoy some alone time in a shiny polyhedron from outer space?
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How the Internet Redefined Urban Space
A new publication explores the troubling implications of our networked world.
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The Big Fix
When Preparing for Major Events, How Should Cities Balance Civil Rights and Security?
As Chicago readies to host the G8 and NATO summits, its police force gets ready for what could be a historic gathering of protesters.

