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A day at Tommy Robinsonâs rally: QR codes, crypto and an AI rapper Unite the Kingdom was billed as a peopleâs protest. On the ground, it looked like an operation built to turn grievance into clips, donations and sales I had been on Tommy Robinsonâs mailing list for a week before I made it to the Unite the Kingdom rally on Saturday. By then, he had asked me for money seven times. The emails were urgent and scrappy. âCould YOU be the patriot that puts us over the finishing line?â one email asked. Confusingly, the stated funding target changed from day to day. It all implied a small, grassroots operation, running on the donations of loyal followers. In the same week, the rally was being described very differently elsewhere. Keir Starmer had warned of âfar-right agitatorsâ descending on London. The Met had promised a âzero-tolerance approachâ and said it would deploy thousands of officers alongside helicopters, armoured vehicles and facial recognition tech. None of this build-up matched what I found in Parliament Square. The day was calmer and more subdued than expected â and a lot more slick and corporate. The crowd, who were a mixed bunch, expressed discernible anger, much of it rooted in real and recognisable grievances. But around them sat a much bigger operation: donors, sponsors, QR codes, merch stands, crypto promotions, an AI rapper and a media setup built to turn the rally into a lucrative viral spectacle. The event felt at once like a political rally, a Christian gathering and a media production. The people I spoke to voiced familiar frustrations: immigration, housing, crime, money, family, faith and the feeling that life was becoming harder. Others seemed shaped by a darker information diet. What ran through almost every conversation was a feeling that Britain was
A visitor has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Disneyland for allegedly failing to properly disclose the use of facial-recognition technology at park and collecting sensitive data on guests. Summer Christine Duffield of Riverside County, California, filed the lawsuit after a May 10 visit to Disneyland and sister park California Adventure, alleging that the resort violates privacy and consumer protection laws collecting biometric data of visitors, without adequate consent. "Disney does not adequately disclose the use of their biometric collection, so consumers — which almost always include children — have no idea that Disney is collecting this highly sensitive data," the plaintiff noted in the lawsuit. "Guests should be able to expressly opt in to this type of sensitive facial recognition technology with written consent — the onus of privacy rights should not be on the victim." The suit was filed on May 15 in U.S. District Court in New York. The lawsuit cites an article from The Times on consumer reaction to Disney's use of facial recognition. The Walt Disney Company didn't respond to a request for comment. "People are getting fed up with being force-fed new tech, new AI, new tracking tools," said Ari Waldman, a professor at UC Irvine School of Law. Walt Disney Co. rolled out its facial recognition technology in late April across Disneyland Resort to verify tickets. The way it works is guests' faces are scanned, converted into a numerical identifier and matched with ticket data. Disney's privacy policy notes that the identifiers created for identification are deleted within 30 days unless they need to be kept for legal or fraud prevention purposes. Guests who don't want to use the technology can enter through a separate entrance marked with a silhouette of a head and shoulders with a slash through it. However, of the
Weibo hat die Bildsuchfunktion eingeführt, aber der Preis dafür könnte das Verlust des "Lebendigkeitseindrucks" sein. Recently, the Weibo team announced that the image search function has officially gone online. It is known that this function includes three core capabilities: intelligent image recognition, discovery of similar images, and tracking of blog screenshots. In intelligent image recognition, the image search on Weibo can accurately recognize public personalities, anime characters, popular tourist attractions and other content, and analyze the scene and background information with one click. The ability to discover similar images helps users find related content from the same series, with the same character or in the same scene. The screenshot tracking function means that users can directly access the original post after uploading a blog screenshot. Considering the product functions, the image search on Weibo is not an innovation. Many Internet platforms have already implemented similar functions. The development of AI technology also supports the user experience of such functions. However, in the current situation of Weibo, this measure may not only aim to keep up with the competitors. Although the net result for shareholders in 2025 increased by 49% compared to the previous year, Weibo's revenue growth remained essentially the same. Businesses such as advertising and value - added services are still under pressure. More importantly, the number of Weibo users continues to decline. It is known that the monthly active users of Weibo in December 2025 were 567 million (590 million in the same period of the previous year), and the daily active users were 252 million (260 million in the same period of the previous year). The reason is that compared with the strong performance of short - video platforms, Weibo as a community is more dependent on interesting content for user engagement. Together with the usage habit
Erewhon officially opened its Glendale store Wednesday as animal rights activists disrupted the grand opening ceremony with protests targeting the upscale grocery chain’s sale of goat milk products tied to alleged animal abuse investigations. The market at 520 N. Glendale Ave. opened at the site formerly occupied by Virgil’s Hardware Home Center. Members of the animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere gathered outside the store Wednesday morning wearing goat costumes, “bleating” and holding signs criticizing Erewhon’s sale of Meyenberg Goat Milk products. ALSO SEE: Trump granddaughter taking heat for video at Erewhon in Santa Monica Protesters alleged one of the supplier’s dairies was connected to documented animal neglect and abuse. “I came today for the voiceless,” said Jennifer Martinez of Los Angeles. “I wanted to push my limits. It’s my first time, and I want to do everything I can to spread awareness.” ALSO SEE: Erewhon coming to Costa Mesa The organization said several activists entered the store and disrupted the opening celebration before being escorted out by security. Police later responded and spoke with demonstrators, according to the group. No arrests were reported. Direct Action Everywhere said the protest was part of an ongoing campaign urging Erewhon to stop selling products tied to factory farms where activists allege criminal animal abuse has occurred. The group said it previously contacted Erewhon seeking changes to its sourcing policies but had not received a response. Erewhon did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the protest or the activists’ allegations involving the company’s suppliers. The store is one of several recent Southern California expansion projects for Erewhon, which has grown from a single Los Angeles market into a luxury grocery chain. “Erewhon’s decision to invest in Glendale reflects confidence in our city’s economic future and the strength of our local
Disney faces $5 million lawsuit over use of facial recognition data (CNN) – A $5 million class-action lawsuit has been filed against Disney. The lawsuit claims Disney’s theme parks in California collect facial recognition data from adults and children without clear disclosure or consent. Disney started using the technology at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park in April to verify tickets. The technology compares the photos with images taken when people first used their tickets or annual passes. There are separate entrances for visitors who do not want to opt in to the biometric technology, but the lawsuit claims that does not amount to meaningful notice. The lawsuit also claims most visitors are swept into the scans without realizing it. Disney has not commented on the lawsuit. Copyright 2026 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
Jason Krawietz, representing the 916th Support Brigade, was recognized during the Fort Irwin Annual Volunteer Award Ceremony, May 19, 2026, for mentoring youth athletes and supporting local high school sports programs. | Date Taken: | 05.19.2026 | | Date Posted: | 05.20.2026 17:41 | | Photo ID: | 9699107 | | VIRIN: | 260519-D-RB234-4713 | | Resolution: | 4606x3429 | | Size: | 3.72 MB | | Location: | FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA, US | | Web Views: | 3 | | Downloads: | 1 | This work, Jason Krawietz, 916th Support Brigade Volunteer Recognition [Image 12 of 12], by Victor Mazari, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
Washington, D.C. 20549 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. EXHIBIT 99.1 OMNIQ Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results OMNIQ Reports 7.7 Million in First Quarter Revenues SALT LAKE CITY, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMNIQ Corp (OTCMTS: OMQS or “OMNIQ” or “the Company”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2026. The Company reported $7.7 million in quarterly revenue as well as a gross profit increase of 3.3 percent year over year. The Company continues to implement its product focus and cost-reduction strategy designed to increase revenue & footprint, strengthen profitability, and support long-term operational efficiency. Financial Highlights For the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025: - Revenue was $7.68 million, compared to $7.98 million in the prior-year period. - Gross profit increased to $2.255 million, compared to $2.184 million last year. - Loss from operations was ($1.2 million), compared to ($425,000) in the prior-year period. - Net loss per share improved to ($0.11), compared to ($0.19)
Beyond Verily Health Inc., other organizations with notable patents granted this week include: - Bank of America’s detecting polymorphic botnets using an image recognition platform - Capital One’s system for navigating vehicle inventory - Cardio Voyage Innovations’ apparatus for guiding and supporting users to maintain correct postures during squatting exercise - Charter Communications’ technique for accurately characterizing dropped calls - JPMorgan Chase’s methods for querying a document pool - Koya Medical’s lymphatic diagnostic device - Monolithic 3D’s 3D semiconductor memory device and structure - Stryker’s privacy controls for cameras in healthcare environments - Texas Instruments’ fluidic wafer probe - Toyota’s systems for multi-stage risky driving mitigation - Traxxas’ model vehicle body - Trinity Rail Group’s storage assembly for railcar - USAA’s manufacturer-based autonomous driving assessment - U.S. Bank’s intelligent detection of bias within an artificial intelligence model Dallas Invents is a look at U.S. patents granted with a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. Listings include patents granted to local assignees and/or those with a North Texas inventor. Patent activity can indicate future economic growth, the development of emerging markets, and talent attraction. By tracking both inventors and assignees in the region, we aim to provide a broader view of the region’s inventive activity. Listings are organized by Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC). THIS WEEK, BY THE NUMBERS Week of April 28, 2026 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (19100) 127 patents granted Ranked No. 9 in patent production out of 250 metros NO. OF PATENTS BY CLASSIFICATION A: Human Necessities 7 B: Performing Operations; Transporting 12 C: Chemistry; Metallurgy 2 E: Fixed Constructions 9 F: Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating; Weapons; Blasting 1 G: Physics 37 H: Electricity 33 DESIGN: 26 TOP ASSIGNEES (NO. OF PATENTS) Traxxas L.P. (McKinney) 12 Texas Instruments Inc. (Dallas) 8 Bank of America Corporation (Charlotte, NC) 6 Toyota
MEPs demand Commission scrap ‘unlawful’ secrecy on data centre environmental footprint 20 May 2026 Ella Joyner Nico Schmidt Credit: Spoovio MEPs demand Commission scrap ‘unlawful’ secrecy on data centre environmental footprint Credit: Spoovio Ella Joyner Nico Schmidt 20 May 2026 EN Lawmakers call for data centre transparency after Investigate Europe revelations of Big Tech lobbying campaign Thirty-five members of the European Parliament have urged the European Commission to scrap an “unlawful” confidentiality clause which hides the environmental impact of individual data centres in the wake of an investigation led by Investigate Europe. In a letter sent on Tuesday citing the revelations, MEPs from across Europe, including Germany's Alexandra Geese and Lynn Boylan from Ireland, denounced the Commission for bowing to industry lobbying. They accuse the Commission of breaching public access to information rules by amending a law intended to bring transparency to a rapidly expanding sector. The piece of 2024 legislation requires large data centre operators to report key data like energy and water use, but after successful pushback by Microsoft and other tech giants, information on specific facilities is kept confidential. Tech companies have claimed this protects commercial business interests, while elected officials argue that risks violating agreements by keeping environmental data in the dark. “Given that the Commission intends to triple its data centre capacity within the next five years, it is extremely worrying that vital information regarding the environmental impact of data centres is being withheld from the public,” the signatories wrote. MEPs cited the reasoning of 10 legal experts who told Investigate Europe the secrecy clause likely breaches the Aarhus Convention and laws on access to information. As such, they condemned the provision as “unlawful” in an accompanying email. The letter also referenced an internal Commission email, obtained by Investigate Europe, in which a senior official
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Google has unveiled plans for “intelligent eyewear,” the company’s foray into AI-powered smart glasses. The announcement, made at the Google I/O 2026 conference on Tuesday, comes amid a growing backlash against smart glasses over privacy concerns. The company is not referring to its products as “smart glasses,” however, as the term has gained notoriety among privacy advocates and government officials. Download the SAN app today to stay up-to-date with Unbiased. Straight Facts™. Point phone camera here The first product in Google’s intelligent eyewear line, known as “audio glasses,” will launch in the fall. Google says it will roll out its second product, known as “display glasses,” later. The audio glasses, developed in partnership with Samsung and eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, let users speak with Google’s AI chatbot Gemini and receive responses through ear speakers in the glasses. The display glasses, also powered by Gemini, will display information such as translations and turn-by-turn directions right in front of the wearer’s eyes. Intelligent eyewear users will be able to connect the smart glasses to either their iOS or Android devices to manage calls, send texts, play music and take photos and videos. While both models will allow for recording video, a press release from Google only mentions the capability once. The announcement signals Google’s first attempt to return to the smart glasses space since it introduced “Google Glass” in 2013. The project was pulled in 2015 after pushback from the public, which referred to wearers as “Glassholes” because of the technology’s intrusive nature. Smart glasses remain in a controversial space, especially in light of plans by Meta to introduce facial recognition into its own product. A memo from last May, first reported by The New York Times, revealed Meta’s plans to introduce facial recognition to its Ray Ban smart
By tracking brain activity directly through implanted electrodes, researchers reveal how visual information races from early visual regions to memory, emotion, and higher-order cognitive networks within the first few hundred milliseconds. Study: Brain-wide information flow dynamics during novel visual processing in humans. Image Credit: MAXIMUM ART / Shutterstock A recent article-in-press study published in the journal Communications Biology shows that seeing a new face or place activates different parts of the brain in rapid sequence within the first few hundred milliseconds. These regions work together to identify and interpret the visual image as information moves from occipital visual areas through dorsal and ventral pathways toward frontal and limbic regions. The findings help explain how the brain can begin processing faces and places almost instantly and improve understanding of visual information flow in the brain, contributing to the knowledge base and potentially informing future studies of neurological conditions that affect these pathways. Such conditions may include neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, infections, and epilepsy, although the present study did not test diagnosis or early detection. Visual Information Flow Background The brain processes visual images within fractions of a second to help direct movement and build social interactions. The sequence in which visual cues activate different regions of the brain, however, remains unclear. Existing imaging techniques can identify brain regions actively involved in image processing, but cannot capture signals traversing visual information pathways at millisecond resolution, warranting further research. Such knowledge could help scientists better understand perception and the interaction between visual processing, memory, and emotion during everyday image interpretation. iEEG Visual Processing Study Design In the present study, researchers obtained intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG) recordings from 22 individuals with drug-resistant epilepsy. Surgeons had implanted electrodes in the brains of these patients as part of medical treatment planning. The team instructed the participants
When you visit Disneyland Resort, you may encounter its facial recognition technology at the theme park entrances. Disneyland and California Adventure implemented the system recently, including the new technology at some of the park entrances. Now, after visiting the park with her children, a guest of Disneyland Resort has filed a lawsuit regarding the facial recognition technology. According to the Orange County Register, Summer Christine Duffield of Riverside County has filed a lawsuit, alleging that Disneyland Resort violates privacy with this new system. “Disney does not adequately disclose the use of their biometric collection, so consumers — which almost always include children — have no idea that Disney is collecting this highly sensitive data,” according to the complaint. “Guests should be able to expressly opt in to this type of sensitive facial recognition technology with written consent — the onus of privacy rights should not be on the victim.” According to the lawsuit, Duffield visited the resort on May 10th with her children. A Disney spokesperson has already replied to the lawsuit, saying,“We respect and protect our guests’ personal information and dispute the plaintiff’s claims, which we believe are without merit.” The facial recognition technology was added back in April 2026. Both parks offer alternate lanes that do not use the face scanning, and allow guests to skip the process. When the new technology rolled out, there were signs posted near security to notify visitors of the use of facial recognition. The $5 million class action lawsuit was filed on May 15th in U.S. District Court in New York. Orange County Register notes, “Disneyland takes photos of daily visitors and annual passholders at park entrances and uses biometric technology to convert the images into unique numerical values. The biometric data compares the numerical values to find a facial match with
Shutterstock to Pay $35 Million to FTC Over Allegations the Company Misled Customers Shutterstock has agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) $35 million over allegations that the photo agency misled customers and illegally made millions of dollars from them. The settlement was reached last week after the FTC alleged that Shutterstock’s on-demand packs were advertised as “best for a one-time project,” with “no commitment,” but failed to clearly disclose that the packs automatically renewed when the last download in the pack was used and automatically renewed after one year. According to Reuters, the FTC said that subscribers who wanted to cancel faced long waiting times on the phone, multiple email exchanges, and had to read through eight pages of materials before being able to cancel. The FTC also said that the “annual, paid monthly plan” subjected consumers to substantial cancellation fees, while not disclosing that the plan automatically renewed. “Subscription and negative option features can be beneficial for both companies and consumers, making renewal simpler and streamlining payment processes,” says Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “But these benefits depend critically on firms clearly disclosing material terms, securing express and informed consent before charging consumers, and ensuring cancellation is a straightforward and simple process. When firms fail to follow these simple principles, they deprive consumers of the ability to make informed choices, undermining consumer sovereignty and impeding competition. The Commission’s action today underscores its commitment to preserving consumer choice and facilitating competition in digital markets and subscriptions.” Shutterstock did not admit or deny wrongdoing by agreeing to the multi-million dollar settlement. The company has not publicly commented on the case. The settlement will be used to “provide full relief” to the consumers affected by Shutterstock’s illegal business practices. Photo Archive News notes that a
Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, joined more than 250 Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the National Guard who took part in National Guard Day at Nationals Park in Washington, highlighting the Guard’s service, sacrifice, and community connection, on May 18, 2026. The first-pitch baseball was presented by Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, prior to the game honoring National Guard service members and their contributions to the nation. Guard members joined in pre-game ceremonies that included on-field recognition before the Washington Nationals took on the New York Mets. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright) | Date Taken: | 05.18.2026 | | Date Posted: | 05.19.2026 19:38 | | Photo ID: | 9696389 | | VIRIN: | 260518-F-PL327-7945 | | Resolution: | 6048x4024 | | Size: | 5.31 MB | | Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US | | Web Views: | 28 | | Downloads: | 0 | This work, National Guard Day at Nationals Park 2026 [Image 24 of 24], by MSgt Arthur Wright, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
Disney sued over facial recognition at California theme parks A class action accuses The Walt Disney Company of illegally collecting facial data from adults and children at Disneyland. - A new class action lawsuit alleges Disney illegally collects biometric data at its California theme parks. - The suit claims Disney does not properly disclose its facial recognition practices to visitors, including children. - Disney's policy of deleting data after 30 days is questioned, as entry scans are compared to passholder photos. Some Disney parks visitors say the company is illegally collecting their biometric information. A new class action lawsuit filed against The Walt Disney Company alleges that Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park, both in California, are not properly disclosing the company's biometric collection policies. The lawsuit alleges that when Disney started using facial recognition at park entrances, the company didn't disclose these practices to visitors. The filing notes that the company collects biometric information for children as well as adult visitors. "While Disney publicly states '[t]he security, integrity, and confidentiality of your information are extremelyimportant to us, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable,' it appears visitors cannot discern which of the entrances into Disney Theme Parks actually are the ones to clearly avoid to 'opt-out' of facial recognition," the filing says. There is a separate entrance for those who do not want to opt-in to the facial recognition technology. Disney did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment. The lawsuit seeks $5 million in damages for class members and suggests that Disney should require written consent from visitors before implementing facial recognition technology. While Disney has claimed in other forums that it deletes biometric data after 30 days, the lawsuit alleges that, because the company acknowledges that it compares entry scans to photos uploaded when passes
Police have started using live facial recognition in Stevenage town centre. The technology aims to find wanted offenders and protect vulnerable people. It works by comparing live camera footage of faces to a pre-set watchlist, alerting officers if a match is found. Police believe live facial recognition is an effective tool for preventing and detecting crime. They said they acknowledge the need to balance privacy concerns with protection, and are aware of the technology's legal and ethical implications. In a statement, Herts police said: "We will be open and transparent in the development, deployment and use of live facial recognition technology, recognising that we must retain the confidence of our communities as we trial this new and important crime-fighting tool."
Sora may be dead, but some of its most buzzed-about features are about to land on YouTube. Google on Tuesday hosted its Google I/O event, where it unveiled a slew of new products and changes, including some notable additions to YouTube, the world’s dominant free video platform. Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that YouTube now has more than three billion users worldwide, in line with products like Google search, Gmail, Android and Chrome, underscoring YouTube’s vast reach and dominance in the video space. But it was updates to Gemini that will surely garner a lot of attention, with its video-centric Gemini Omni updates allowing for major changes in how users interact with videos on the platform. In YouTube Shorts, a new “Remix” option will let users write a prompt to remix a creator’s video by changing its style or even adding themselves into the video, without changing the basic context of the video. Remixes, of course, were an element of Sora, the OpenAI video app, in which users could take another creator’s video and prompt tweaks or changes to create a new version. Sora also had a feature called “Cameos” that let users upload their likenesses to be featured in videos. YouTube is careful to note that videos will have digital watermarks to connect them to the original video, and that “creators are always in control of their content and have the flexibility to opt-out of visual remix in Shorts at any time.” The new products aren’t exactly the same, but letting users insert themselves into other user’s videos, or remix them into an anime style or some other tweak, are a fundamental change in how users engage with Shorts content. Google also announced “Ask YouTube,” which will let users ask a detailed question and use YouTube videos to get