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In the Future, Amazon’s Ring Doorbell Might Use Biometric Data to Surveil Neighbourhoods
I’ve always wondered when smell-o-vision would make its debut in the gadget world, but I didn’t imagine that Amazon would be the company to make it happen. Given that fact, you might not be surprised to learn that its actual implementation sounds a little problematic, to say the least.
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How to Turn Off Annoying Command Responses on Your Google Home
You usually want a response when asking your Google Home device a question. When you issue a command, however — say, telling your Google Assistant to turn on the lights — you don’t really need a vocalized answer. If you find it distracting when your Google Home responds out loud to every command, there are…
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Arlo’s Expensive Security Cameras Now Require a Monthly Subscription to Speak to Customer Service
Netgear’s Arlo is considered a premium brand in smart home security, and it’s often ranked up there with Google’s Nest cameras and Amazon’s Ring in terms of reliability and features. But Arlo cameras are also some of the priciest, and its updated subscription tiers seem incredibly unfriendly toward anyone who doesn’t want to pay a…
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Amazon’s New Alexa-Powered Smart Thermostat Is Basic As Hell
Amazon today announced an ultra-cheap, ultra-basic, Alexa-powered smart thermostat. Its retail price is $US60 ($83), but Amazon says you can probably get it for as little as $15 after energy rebates — and in some cases, for “nothing at all.”