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Presence Sensing

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technology8 days ago

Aqara Unveils Innovative Smart Home Devices at CES 2026

Aqara introduced the FP400 Spatial Multi-Sensor at CES 2026, a privacy-friendly device that uses mmWave radar and learning algorithms to detect room occupancy, movement, and habits without recording video, compatible with Matter and major smart home platforms. They also showcased the smaller P100 security sensor with motion and object detection capabilities, highlighting the future of integrated smart home sensors. Pricing and availability are not yet announced.

technology2 years ago

"Windows 11's Latest Features: Presence Detection and Improved Photo Access"

Windows 11 is introducing a new privacy feature called "Presence Sensing" that can detect if a user is present, absent, or not interacting with the device and automatically lock the device when the user is away. The feature is currently available in Windows 11 Insider Preview build 22624.1610 and allows users to determine which apps and services can access their presence data. Microsoft emphasizes that it is not collecting any images or metadata on users, and all processing is performed on local device hardware to ensure privacy.

technology2 years ago

"Windows 11 introduces 'presence sensing' privacy feature for apps"

Windows 11 is testing a new privacy setting called 'Presence sensing' that allows users to control whether applications can detect when actively interacting with the device. This feature can significantly impact a Windows 11 user's privacy, responsiveness, and performance. Microsoft does not collect images or metadata; all processing is done locally on the device's hardware. Users can find these settings under Settings > Privacy & security > Presence sensing, provided their device supports it.