Newark Liberty International Airport is going to be the first airport in the region to be equipped with full body x-ray scanners that allow security officers to see hidden contraband — and everything else beneath passengers' clothing. The plan to install the costly and invasive anti-terrorism devices comes after a man attempted to blow up an airplane as it landed in Detroit on Christmas with explosives stitched into his underwear. more ›

Technology meets lunch meats: Scanwiches features "center-cut" scans of sandwiches from cafes and delis in the Soho, Chinatown, and Lower East Side vicinity. Dare we hope for a scan of the an M&O Deli turkey sandwich, which is only offered on Tuesdays and Fridays? [Via reader Jeff] more ›

License ID scanners aren't just keeping underage drinkers out of New York bars, they're now assisting police in arresting patrons who become involved in criminal activity both inside and outside of city clubs. The New York Post reports that the electronic scanners which help filter out fake IDs also supply cops with detailed records of every patron who entered a bar or club on any given evening. more ›