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These solar-powered signs across Boston collect data from your phone
Soofa signs are all over the Boston area, and they know you are, too.
By Molly Farrar
March 26, 2024
Electronic, solar-powered signs have popped up all across the Boston area. Soofa signs are like a public bulletin, with up-to-date weather alerts and news on a paper-white display.
The signs also collect cell phone data from unsuspecting pedestrians.
Cambridge-based Soofa addressed the data collection Tuesday, after Brookline News initially reported on the sensor technology. Soofa clarified that no identifying information is collected, but said a person walking by the sign with a Wi-Fi-enabled device will be part of pedestrian trend trackers made available to municipalities. ...