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Newly Declassified Window Film Keeps Out Snoops
An anonymous reader writes to describe a newly declassified window film from CPFilms Inc. that could give war drivers fits. Scientific American has the story, which includes a rather dismissive comment by Bruce Schneier.
"Once manufactured under an exclusive contract with the US government, this recently declassified window film is now available to the public. But don't expect to see it on store shelves anytime soon. Currently, it's only available directly from the manufacturer, and at prices that will likely make it prohibitive for all but the wealthiest home owners.
The two-millimeter-thick coating can block Wi-Fi signals, cell phone transmissions, even the near-infrared, yet is almost transparent... It can keep signals in (preventing attempts to spy on electronic communications) or out, minimizing radio interference and even the fabled electronics-destroying electromagnetic pulse generated by a nuclear blast."
"This precaution isn't for the dork who can't spend ten minutes without hearing the latest piece of gossip about his brother's girlfriend's new boyfriend, it's for doctors and similar professionals for whom time matters."
Then maybe these extremely important people shouldn't be watching a movie when they need to be available... we aren't talking about forcing people to not use their cell phones.. just forcing them to not be inconsiderate asshats at self imposed locations.