Wacky indoor Amazon drone takes on privacy skeptics
It could be the wackiest product yet from Amazon—a tiny indoor drone which buzzes around people's homes as a security sentry.
Oct 2, 2020
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Ring's Neighbors app exposed users' home addresses, locations due to security flaw
Ring's Neighbors app exposed users' home addresses and specific locations before the company became aware of the security issue.
Jan 18, 2021
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NYPD flouts law requiring disclosure of surveillance technology, according to advocates
The NYPD is not revealing enough information about how it's spending tax dollars on surveillance technology, two advocacy groups say.
Aug 11, 2021
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Robotics
A 7-foot-tall robot at Dallas Love Field is watching for unmasked travelers and curbside loiterers
Yes, those 7-foot-tall machines at Dallas Love Field are watching you. They want to make sure you're wearing a mask if you're boarding a flight or not parking too long at the curb if you're picking up a returning traveler.
Apr 13, 2022
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Business
Apple addresses AirTag stalking worries in its new personal safety guide
Apple launched a "Personal Safety User Guide" as concerns continue to mount over the use of the company's AirTags to stalk people.
Jan 27, 2022
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Robotics
Singapore is testing robots to patrol the streets for 'undesirable' behavior like smoking
Singapore is in the midst of a three-week trial for a pair of autonomous robots that patrol the public for "undesirable social behaviors" that include smoking in prohibited areas and violating COVID-19 gathering regulations.
Sep 8, 2021
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Internet
Canada privacy watchdog probes facial recognition startup
Canada's privacy watchdog on Friday announced an investigation into a US software startup reportedly capable of matching images of unknown faces to photos it mined from millions of websites and social media networks.
Feb 21, 2020
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Engineering
Drones a game changer for emergency responders
Drones are proving to be a game changer for US emergency responders who are increasingly using the technology to spot fires, detect toxic gas or to locate missing people or suspects, experts say.
Sep 26, 2019
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Consumer & Gadgets
Amazon handed Ring footage to police without user consent
Amazon has provided Ring doorbell footage to law enforcement 11 times this year without the user's permission, a revelation that's bound to raise more privacy and civil liberty concerns about its video-sharing agreements ...
Jul 13, 2022
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Security
Amazon tells senator it's considered face-scanning doorbells
Amazon says it has considered adding facial recognition technology to its Ring doorbell cameras.
Nov 19, 2019
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