Possibly Future Hologram Smartphone Concept

Your future smartphone could be entirely voice activated, displaying your text messages and other info with holograms. At least, that's the idea behind Alo, a new smartphone concept that imagines a touchscreen-less smartphone.

Alo- Created by French designer Jerome Olivet, ditches the typical smartphone display and instead the voice activated phone will project holograms from its camera to show you messages, or let you watch videos.

The core of the device is molded aluminum alloy, the outer shell is a "gelatinous, supple and natural envelope that perfectly fits in your hand.". Alo will come with an AI assistant that will respond to users voice commands and learn each users speach patterns.

Need a smartphone to hold you off until the holographic market takes off? Rent a smartphone today!

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Happy Lunar New Year 2017 - Year of the Rooster

Wishing everyone good luck, good health, and all the best on this Lunar New Year 2017, Year of the Rooster.

Trending in Arrests

Instead of bringing an individual arrest or series this week, we wanted to give an example of a seven-day period of arrests. Since last Thursday, January 19, 2017, here are the charge types for arrests by APD:

• Driver's License violations such as Suspended or Revoked License, 4
• Attempt Residential Burglary, 3
• Commercial Burglary, 1
• Shoplift, 1
• Domestic Dispute, 2
• Drug Violations, 7
• Public Drunkenness, 1
• DUI, 4 cases
• Probation/Parole Violation, 1
• Theft, 1
• Bike Theft, 5
• Package Theft, 5
• Grand Theft, 4
• Trespassing, 1
• Vandalism, 2
• Warrant Arrest, 6
• Other Offense, 1

Our officers deal with a variety of crime types throughout a tour of duty. Some of the numbers may reflect cases where multiple persons were arrested in one incident. If you don't already, we encourage you to subscribe to CrimeMapping.com and receive daily updates of activity in the City and in your neighborhood.

Weekly Activity Highlights for January 15 - 21, 2017

https://www.arcadiaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=9022

I've moved!

Hello dear readers,

After nine years of blogging on this platform, I've decided to move to a new website at stephanguyenet.com.  This coincides with the impending release of my book, The Hungry Brain, on February 7, 2017, as well as my general desire to have a more professional-looking public interface.  My blog will be there, as well as a book page, a page for the Ideal Weight Program, and other resources.

Thank you all for your support, and I'll see you at stephanguyenet.com.  Sincerely,

Stephan

Weekly Tip - Watch for Card Skimming

Card skimming involves the unauthorized copying of electronic data from your debit card or credit card. Thieves will use hidden equipment, such as pin-hole cameras and card reading devices to obtain your PIN and card data. The stolen data is then encoded onto a counterfeit card, which is used to withdraw funds or make purchases without your knowledge.

This type of crime can occur anywhere, but most commonly occurs at gas stations, ATM machines, or restaurants. Gas pump and ATM machines can be tampered with and thieves will place devices that resemble the actual equipment on the machine in order to read your card as it is used. Restaurants are used by suspects who carry handheld skimming devices to trap credit and debit card magnetic information. The suspect may be the server of your table. Some restaurants have actually gone to use of portable card readers so that the transaction can be performed at your table, directly in front of you. This type of device helps to secure the transaction for your protection.

There are many resources on the web that give you information on this type of theft and fraud. Read the Wikipedia entry on the topic and it will give you some insight and topics to query. Here is another link to a helpful website, "Bustathief", where they actually have photos of modified ATM machines and what to look for to prevent your information from being taken.

Some quick prevention tips:

• Keep your cards in sight. If the sales clerk moves to a different register, accompany them. This may be difficult at a restaurant but you may consider asking to pay at the register.
• Pay attention to the number of times your card is swiped and make sure that any transaction that is not the actual sale is voided.
• Use the credit option as opposed to entering your PIN.
• Check the machine for any loose or unusual "reader" or equipment. Immediately report any tampered machine or out of order machine to the bank or business.
• Do not accept "assistance" from a good Samaritan at an ATM. If the machine does not properly work, move on!
• Use ATM machines inside the bank or business, visible and open to the public.
• Check your bank records and statements often. Look for unusual or unauthorized activity.
• Report any lost or stolen cards immediately.
• If you see anything or anyone suspicious near an ATM machine, call the local police!

Coffee With a Cop at Arcadia Elks Lodge

Join your neighbors for coffee and conversation with members of APD on Wednesday, February 8th, at the Arcadia Elks Lodge. And, you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast courtesy of the Elks. Meet K9 Officer Zoli with his handler, Officer Foulks. For more info, call 626.821.2648.