Sony Accidentally Created a Camera That Could See Through Clothing
5 hours ago
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- Sony's 1998 Handycam camcorder featured advanced infrared night vision for low-light recording.
- A cheap filter could modify the Handycam to see through thin, dark clothing, revealing hidden details.
- A Japanese men's magazine exposed this 'x-ray vision' capability, leading to widespread public awareness.
- Sony initiated a recall of 700,000 units to avoid association with privacy invasion and embarrassment.
- The incident highlighted unintended consequences of technology and ethical concerns in product design.