# New Tech Can Link Your Phone And Dog's Collar To Your License Plate In Maryland | Carscoops

> - SignalTrace units have been spotted in Oxon Hill, Maryland, according to a security researcher. - The system can link some device signals with plate-reader data and vehicle movements.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/08/signaltrace-maryland-surveillance/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a827d7b1332ed94945ad914)
- **Published:** 2026-08-17
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #airpods #headphones
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a827d7b1332ed94945ad914

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