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New Flock-style scanners can now pick up readings from the devices in your car —and researchers say police 'may no longer need to begin with a known person or vehicle' - Yahoo Tech

Published by TechRadar By David Nield · 16 August 2026 at 13:00
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New Flock-style scanners can now pick up readings from the devices in your car —and researchers say police 'may no longer need to begin with a known person or vehicle' - Yahoo Tech
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