sensor
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I didn’t know much at that point—only that it was the backdoor sensor that triggered the alarm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
He even heard the ding the fridge makes when someone waves their hand under the door sensor to open it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
The flashing sign on the Fairwood Terrace side of the bridge did not appear to flash when the lorry approached on 25 October, but Swansea Council said the sensor system was functioning correctly.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
State leaders say they have used their own resources to shore up gaps left by CISA, such as paying for sensor technology that can detect unusual activity in election networks.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
Tally touched her belly ring, where Shay had clipped the little sensor.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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“It’s the telematics in your vehicle, the smart thermostat in your condo, your house, your apartment. And those are just four of the millions of the sensors that are out there.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
Quantum sensors promise levels of sensitivity and precision beyond those of conventional instruments, while quantum computers could eventually solve certain extraordinarily complex problems much faster than today's most powerful supercomputers.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
"All sensors in a vehicle that are suitable for surveillance" can pose a threat to military security, it added, highlighting cameras, radar, microphones and data transmission systems.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
Officials plan to rehabilitate the bridge by replacing the entire deck and its seismic sensors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Her pain sensors flared and she howled, “Leave us alone!”
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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