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Creeps Are Hiding Cameras In Dressing Rooms, Bathrooms And Worse

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Stories like this make my blood boil. Some creep was caught taking pics up a woman's skirt at a Target store. Let's give a big cheer to the woman who called him out and filmed it.

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Peeping Toms and tech are a match made in you-know-where. They use everything from smartphones to hidden cameras to get their fix. Luckily, I'm on your side to keep you and your loved ones safe.

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Skirting around the issue

On an otherwise ordinary day in Greenville, North Carolina, a woman took a trip to her local Target. She noticed a 21-year-old man getting a little too close for comfort — crouching down on the ground near her.

When she moved, so did the man. Then she noticed his cell phone on the floor. That's when it clicked: She was wearing a skirt that day, and this creep was trying to slide his phone underneath to get a photo.

Caught red-handed

Another Target shopper spotted the creep, too. She started filming the peeper after noticing him following the victim around the store. She captured him putting his phone on the floor and posted it to social media.

Surveillance cameras displayed outside a home security shop in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on June 24, 2023. (Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Ultimately, that video is what led to the peeper's arrest.

Of course, when the cops picked him up, he denied it all and gladly handed over his phone. Cops got a search warrant to dig deeper, and fortunately, they didn't find any inappropriate photos of children.

The peeper was released on bond, and his fate now rests in the courts. He also won't return to his job anytime soon. Where'd he work, you ask? An elementary school.

Protect your privacy

Whether you're on a Target run or vacation, a Peeping Tom could be lurking. Stay safe and smart with these tips:

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Any public place is fair game for a creep. Be aware of your surroundings anywhere you change clothes, including fitting rooms, hotel rooms and gyms.

Be on the lookout for cameras. Red flags include suspicious wires and tiny flashing lights. Cameras can also be hidden behind things like wall decor, lamps and shelves.

Mirrors are camera hotspots. To check for one, turn off the lights in the room and shine your phone's flashlight into the mirror.

Don't forget to check the toilets, too. Cameras could be hiding behind seats and tanks.

For an added layer of protection, invest in a hidden camera detector and keep it in your purse. If you want to go the free route, there are also hidden camera detection apps for iPhone and Android. Just don't expect stellar results.

What about rentals? Yes, you need to check there, too

I once found about a dozen cameras throughout a house I rented, but they were only disclosed in small type at the very bottom of the listing. It was clear they wanted me to miss that warning.

Given all the coverage about hidden cameras spotted in rentals, I'm not surprised Airbnb just banned indoor cameras. If anything, I'm shocked it took this long.

Checking around a small dressing room is one thing. Making sure your entire rental property is creep-free is a bigger job.

The Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 Pro is being showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, on March 8, 2024. This latest surveillance camera from the Chinese company features smart detection capabilities for pets, baby sounds, or strong noises. (Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Here's how to find them

Larger cameras are easy to spot, but anyone can easily hide smaller cameras behind furniture, vents or decorations. A simple way to spot most types of cameras is to look for the lens reflection.

Turn off the lights and slowly scan the room with a flashlight or laser pointer, looking for bright reflections.

Scan the room from multiple spots so you don't miss a camera pointed only at certain places.

Inspect the vents and any holes or gaps in the walls or ceilings.

You can also get an RF detector. This gadget can pick up wireless cameras you might not see. Unfortunately, RF detectors aren't great for wired or record-only cameras. For those, you'll need to stick with the lens reflection method.

If you can connect to the rental's wireless network, a free program like Wireless Network Watcher shows what gadgets are connected. You might be able to spot connected cameras that way. I do this in every rental I stay in, just to double-check what's connected to the network.

The Google Nest Cam, an indoor and outdoor smart security camera developed by Google's home safety brand, is on display on Android Avenue at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 25, 2024. (Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Be aware that the owner might have put the cameras on a second network, or they could be wired or record-only types, so this is not a fail-safe option.

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Exploring The Rumored Camera Upgrades In Apple's IPhone 16 Series: Here's What To Know

With the clock ticking for the iPhone 16's debut this year, we speculate that the next-gen smartphone will soon boast a few camera upgrades, making it the ideal iPhone for mobile photography.

As usual, Apple will likely release it in September, and by that time, the tech-saturated market will once again hype fans who have been waiting for it for a long time.

For now, here's a detailed look at what we might see in the new iPhone 16 models with regards to its potential improvements in its cameras.

Introducing the Capture Button

Exploring the Rumored Camera Upgrades in Apple's iPhone 16 Series: What to Know About Them

(Photo: Sophia Stark from Unsplash) With the clock ticking for the iPhone 16's debut this year, we speculate that the next-gen smartphone will soon boast a few camera upgrades, making it the ideal iPhone for mobile photography.

A novel addition across all iPhone 16 models is the Capture Button.

This feature is designed to streamline the process of taking photos and videos. Positioned conveniently on the bottom right side of the iPhone, this button replaces the mmWave antenna, which will move to the left side beneath the volume and action buttons.

Users can expect enhanced functionality, including swiping for zoom adjustments, light pressing to focus, and a forceful press to start recording, promising a smoother, more intuitive camera experience.

Related Article: Apple to Ditch iPhone 16 Physical Buttons For the First Time Ever, Rumors Claim

Optical Innovations with the Tetraprism Lens

The iPhone 16 Pro models are rumored to boast a 5x optical zoom, thanks to the tetraprism lens system.

This "folded" lens design, which currently distinguishes the iPhone 15 Pro Max, allows for ultra-zoom capabilities within the smartphone's slim profile.

This upgrade means even the smaller iPhone 16 Pro could match the zoom features of its larger counterparts, a leap from the current 3x optical limit seen in previous models.

Ultra Wide Lens Upgrades

Both iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, which will enhance photo quality significantly, especially in low-light conditions.

This upgrade not only improves general photo clarity but also supports the shooting of high-resolution 48-megapixel ProRAW photos in Ultra Wide mode, allowing for detailed post-shot edits and large-format printing.

Tackling Lens Flare with New Coating Technology

Apple is reportedly enhancing photo quality across all iPhone 16 models by incorporating a new anti-reflective coating on the camera lenses. This technology aims to reduce common issues like lens flare and ghosting, ensuring clearer and more vibrant photos.

The use of atomic layer deposition (ALD) in the lens manufacturing process not only minimizes reflections but also protects the lens from environmental elements without compromising light capture.

Super Telephoto Camera: A Game Changer

The iPhone 16 Pro Max may be the first to include a super-telephoto periscope camera, potentially revolutionizing its optical zoom capabilities well beyond those of current models.

This feature is ideal for capturing distant subjects in sports and wildlife photography and can create stunningly soft backgrounds for portrait shots, provided sufficient distance from the subject is maintained.

Redesigning Aesthetics with Vertical Camera Layout

The base models of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are set to sport a new vertical camera arrangement. This change from the diagonal setup of the iPhone 15 to a pill-shaped camera bump not only alters the phone's aesthetics but is also expected to support Spatial Video recording, a feature previously reserved for Pro models.

Regardless if you're a professional photographer or just a casual user who is fond of taking selfies with friends, these camera upgrades for the upcoming iPhone 16 are worth the wait if they come to fruition.

We have previously seen a leaked design of the iPhone 15's successor. We also mentioned the colors we might see for the iPhone 16, including the two new colors, white and purple.

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