Toshiba Adds Two-Way Wi-Fi To SD Card 77
judgecorp writes "Toshiba has announced an SD card with Wi-Fi. This is an advance on previous products such as the Eye-Fi Pro X2, as it allows two-way transfers over Wi-Fi. This will be a very convenient feature. It has been labelled a security worry — but most of us already have cameras with wireless connections ... called phones."
Summary misses the point. (Score:5, Interesting)
We may all already have phones - but this would be invaluable for someone who takes a professional-quality image or video of say, law enforcement. Any data recorded stands a better chance of being immediately put out of reach from your average plod
"You want me to erase all the evidence I just recorded of you officer? Of course."
Re:Summary misses the point. (Score:4, Interesting)
Its a first as in "fully comply with the SD standard" i.e. no drivers needed for a unique very small subset of units.
For law enforcement and rent a spooks (or ex special forces) it means your very public photography/movie clip is safe from a software or "hard"ware deleting.
From a Guardian story having its images removed
"One of the policewomen smiled. "Delete photos and you can go, no trouble.""
The "London Street Photography Festival" shows some sides of image/movie making in public places http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJH9F7Hcluo [youtube.com] or
the parts of the world where police know to look around and 'remove' all cards/devices after a beating/death.