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Researchers built a $7 gadget for anyone paranoid about hidden cameras in hotel rooms

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Researchers built a $7 gadget for anyone paranoid about hidden cameras in hotel rooms

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and two Singapore universities have developed a low-cost LED accessory priced at $7 to detect hidden cameras in hotel rooms and vacation rentals. The device aims to address privacy concerns by identifying unauthorized recording equipment in enclosed spaces.

Why it matters: Business travelers and leisure guests rely on affordable detection tools to verify privacy in unfamiliar accommodations; this gadget offers a practical option for spotting potential surveillance threats in real time.

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