DUBLIN—In a groundbreaking technological discovery, scientists have announced that the traditional red dot worn by Indian women, known as the bindi, is actually the universe’s most sophisticated recording device. “Who knew that this ancient cultural symbol had a dual function as a truth verifier?” said Dr. Fiona O’Reilly. “Turns out, it’s only slightly more advanced than voice assistants.”

Across the globe, people are now considering the implications of this technological marvel. “I always thought my girlfriend’s bindi was just decorative,” said local man Liam Collins sheepishly, “But now I know it was undoubtedly capturing my every fib.” Companies are scrambling to get ahead of the trend, with tech giants reportedly in discussions to purchase bindi patents.

Experts predict that this revelation will completely revolutionize interpersonal relationships. “Forget lie detector tests; bring on the bindi trials!” exclaimed technology journalist Raj Patel. With the multicolored accessory retaining all data from the time it was donned, the legal implications are expected to be particularly entertaining. A new era of honesty may be dawning, one forehead at a time.