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Fulu launches $10K bounty to move Ring doorbell footage off Amazon’s cloud
tech5 days ago

Fulu launches $10K bounty to move Ring doorbell footage off Amazon’s cloud

The Fulu Foundation is offering an initial $10,000 bounty (with potential to match more via donors) to anyone who can integrate Ring doorbells released in 2021 or later with a local PC or server and ensure recordings no longer rely on Amazon servers, effectively moving Ring footage off the cloud. This aims to give users more control over their footage, building on Ring’s existing options (local storage via Ring Edge only with Ring Alarm Pro and ongoing cloud storage with a subscription) and amid DMCA concerns that could limit bounty solutions.

via The Verge|
#amazon#fulu-foundation#local-storage
Privacy showdown: $10K bounty to sever Ring cameras from Amazon data
technology-privacy5 days ago

Privacy showdown: $10K bounty to sever Ring cameras from Amazon data

The Fulu Foundation is offering a bounty—starting at $10,000 and potentially higher with donations and matched up to $10,000—to hack Ring doorbell cameras so they stop sending data to Amazon without disabling core hardware features. The goal is to empower users to reclaim data control after Ring's controversial "Search Party" campaign; modifications must preserve local operation and on-device capabilities (motion detection, color night vision) and be feasible with inexpensive tools in under an hour. Winners may choose whether to publish their method due to DMCA considerations; the prize could grow as donors contribute.

via WIRED|
#amazon#bounties#privacy
The Private Surveillance Economy: When Ring and IoT Cameras Redefine Intelligence
technology8 days ago

The Private Surveillance Economy: When Ring and IoT Cameras Redefine Intelligence

Private companies are shifting intelligence gathering from governments to a commercial market, turning everyday sensors—door cameras, license-plate readers, drones—into a coordinated data network used by law enforcement and investigators. Ring's controversial 'Search Party' pet-recovery push illustrated how partnerships and AI could blur privacy protections and enable mass surveillance without traditional warrants. As this 'intelligence as a service' model expands, questions about national sovereignty, democratic oversight, and civil liberties loom, even as governments retain traditional capabilities.

via The Conversation|
#intelligence-as-a-service#iot#privacy
Amazon ends Ring-Flock Safety pact after Super Bowl privacy backlash
technology10 days ago

Amazon ends Ring-Flock Safety pact after Super Bowl privacy backlash

Amazon has terminated its partnership with Ring and Flock Safety after a Super Bowl ad promoted a 'Search Party' feature to share doorbell footage for locating lost dogs, prompting backlash over potential surveillance and law-enforcement use. A planned 'Community Requests' option would have let footage be shared with police; Amazon says videos are not shared with law enforcement without owner consent. Flock’s ALPR systems are also under scrutiny, with several Washington cities pausing their use, and Flock denying any non-consensual sharing with federal agencies.

via KIRO 7 News Seattle|
#amazon#flock-safety#privacy
Ring opens Search Party to non‑Ring owners and pledges $1M for shelters
tech23 days ago

Ring opens Search Party to non‑Ring owners and pledges $1M for shelters

Ring is expanding its Search Party pet finder to non‑Ring owners through the Ring Neighbors app in the US, enabling neighbors to alert owners if a connected Ring camera detects a missing pet. The company is also committing $1 million to equip animal shelters nationwide with camera systems, building on a feature launched last September amid privacy concerns and a Super Bowl ad push.

via The Verge|
#animal-shelters#lost-dogs#neighbors-app
Ring Rolls Out Public Tool to Verify Video Integrity
technology1 month ago

Ring Rolls Out Public Tool to Verify Video Integrity

Ring has launched Ring Verify, a public tool that lets users upload Ring videos to see if they’ve been edited, using a C2PA-based metadata signature and automatically included with videos downloaded from December 2025 onward. It signals when a video’s content has been altered (even cropping or length changes), but it can’t confirm real-world authenticity for non-Ring footage from platforms like TikTok or Instagram. Google’s SynthID offers a separate, limited watermark-based check for AI-generated images. While imperfect, Ring Verify represents a step toward provenance and authenticity in an era of convincing AI-generated media.

via Gizmodo|
#ai-generated-fakes#c2pa#ring
Ring's new AI feature reduces unnecessary security camera alerts
technology3 months ago

Ring's new AI feature reduces unnecessary security camera alerts

Ring is launching a new AI-powered feature called Single Event Alert that consolidates multiple security camera alerts about a single event into one notification to reduce notification fatigue. This feature, now in beta for US and Canada Ring Home Premium subscribers, builds on existing AI tools to analyze and group alerts, providing a more streamlined user experience.

via The Verge|
#ai#notifications#ring
Ring's New AI Features Enhance Security and Help Find Lost Pets
technology4 months ago

Ring's New AI Features Enhance Security and Help Find Lost Pets

Ring's new Search Party feature, which uses AI to find lost dogs via nearby cameras, is enabled by default, raising privacy concerns despite its potential to quickly locate missing pets. Users can opt out and review footage before sharing, but many feel they should have been asked beforehand. The feature's integration with facial recognition also sparks privacy debates, though Ring states it is not intended for human biometrics.

via The Verge|
#ai#pet-recovery#privacy