Most people seek fame and fortune, but too much of any good thing and it can always turn sour.  The Anti-paparazzi Clutch (not its official name) emits a camera blinding bright light when it detects a flash.  That means the day time snoops, or day walking celebs can still be caught in nefarious situations, but still it’s a significant step in the right direction for those who are camera shy.

Designed by Adam Harvey, an NYU grad student, the device uses a photo cell to detect a photographer’s flash that triggers a set of ultra bright LEDs.  The device’s contents currently fit inside a small purse but he is working to refine the product into a smaller format as well as patent the idea.

A pretty limited market if you ask me, but I suppose you could charge an arm and a leg.

[via Crunchgear]

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Technology walks a fine line between liberation and suffocation.  Take this advertisement for example.  When a commuter sits on the bench their weight is prominently displayed for all to see.  Although this might get some folks into the gym, what kind of impact will it have on our eco system?  And by eco system, I mean how many people will opt for driving their car versus taking mass public transport when it invades their privacy in this manner?

[Treehugger]