You Brits don't have those newfangled inventions that block the sun, like party tents or parasols? 😂

On the whole, we have buildings designed for the typical weather I remember from over 50 years ago, cold and wet most of the time! (Which reminds me, I need to get my birth certificate changed. It can't possibly be correct as it says I turned 70 earlier this month!)

New/More ways for "big brother" to spy and track us!
New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches

Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security.
Roadside cameras are no longer just watching cars. Your device is next in line.

Defense contractor Leonardo has begun marketing SignalTrace, its upgraded Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system that adds wireless sensing capabilities, enabling law enforcement to record nearby smart device identifiers alongside vehicle information. The company says aggregated observations will enable investigators to identify crime suspects more effectively.

The approach broadens what roadside surveillance networks can collect without changing how license plate readers operate. The technology brings its own caveats, too, from potential security implications to privacy concerns; it will have to prove that the advantages outweigh these worries.