[ad_1] Finally, someone thought of the children. Unfortunately, it was the septuagenarians in Congress who had that thought. They want to raise the age limit governing when companies can begin collecting data on kids from 13 to 16 and modernize COPPA. While their intentions are probably honorable, I’m still old enough to remember the trainwreck […]
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Ring’s Chime Pro may get a facelift and Alexa support
[ad_1] A crucial part of many Ring security systems appears to be on the cusp of a major update. Dave Zatz has shared an image of what appears to be a redesigned Chime Pro, Ring’s plug-in WiFi extender and speaker hybrid. It’s far more elegant, with what looks like a fabric speaker cover and no […]
Amazon, Ring face lawsuit over alleged security camera hacks
[ad_1] Orange also claimed that Ring’s response was evidence of the company blaming customers. It told Orange that there was “no evidence” someone had hacked the firm’s infrastructure, and that his incident may be the result of a breach at a “non-Ring service” where the perpetrators reused info to sign into Ring accounts. In other […]
Amazon-owned Ring is preparing its first smart light bulb
[ad_1] Ring is branching out from its usual doorbells and security cameras to produce truly connected lighting, although it’s probably not going to replace your corner table lamps any time soon. An FCC filing has revealed that the Amazon-owned firm is prepping a Bluetooth-capable light bulb. It appears to be a floodlight that would complement […]
Recommended Reading: A year later, the CRISPR babies are still a mystery
[ad_1] Why the paper on the CRISPR babies stayed secret for so longAntonio Regalado,MIT Technology Review A year has passed since Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui presented work on editing the DNA of two girls while they were still embryos. Ethical issues with his actions abound, and even after all this time, there’s still missing details […]
Ring gave police a detailed map of area doorbell installations
[ad_1] CNET reviewed public documents from the Rolling Meadows Police Department in Illinois. Those revealed that police had access to heat maps of Ring video doorbell concentrations, and when zoomed in, the map would show light circles around individual locations. Police could also search for specific addresses to see nearby camera concentrations. The Rolling Meadows […]
The best smart outdoor lighting for backyards, pathways and more
[ad_1] Why you should trust me I’ve written about consumer electronics for more than 15 years, and I’ve tested a variety of smart-home items—everything from remotes and security cameras to AV receivers and smart light switches. I’ve held editor positions at Electronic House and Big Picture Big Sound, and I’ve also written buying guides and […]
After Math: When your goose cooks
[ad_1] Elon Musk is having another rough week (man, I seem to say that a lot). First, it turned out that the American private eye he hired to dig up dirt on the guy he called a pedophile was actually a conman from the UK. Then the National Highway Transportation Safety Board dinged his company […]
The best Alexa-compatible smart-home devices for Amazon Echo
[ad_1] Best smart light bulbs for Alexa Photo: Michael Hession The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 smart bulb was the first smart product to join Alexa’s friends list, and it’s our pick as the best smart light bulb. All current Hue models work with Alexa, allowing you to power multiple lights on and […]
Senate demands answers from Amazon over Ring surveillance
[ad_1] Amazon acquired Ring last year for $1 billion in an attempt to counter Google’s purchase of Nest. The company launched its Neighbors app shortly afterwards, explaining that it would allow users to reports suspicious goings-on and report them to law enforcement. However, several reports raised privacy concerns about a mega-corporation teaming with law enforcement. […]