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WiFi signals can measure heart rate—no wearables needed (news.ucsc.edu)
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[–] PlexSheep@infosec.pub 1 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

It has nothing to do with that. This is about privacy and data security.

[–] alecbowles@feddit.uk 2 points 18 hours ago

If we think about the applications of the technology to the benefit of someone’s health I think it’s really cool.

Needless to say it does pose a risk to our privacy and data security if used with an intention to monitor ones health without their consent.