All articles tagged with #security cameras
Reolink’s TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi cameras use on-device AI to automatically track and identify people, vehicles, and pets, enabling fast search of locally stored footage without cloud processing or ongoing subscriptions; they offer wide coverage with dual lenses, integrated floodlights, PIR sensors, and motorized pan/tilt, with options including Elite Floodlight WiFi and Elite Pro Floodlight PoE.
In the rural, dark Catalina Foothills, investigators struggle to obtain usable video leads in Nancy Guthrie’s Jan. 31 abduction. Guthrie’s own doorbell camera didn’t record due to no subscription, a motion clip wasn’t saved, and authorities are canvassing residents for footage. DNA from blood on the porch confirms her identity; a ransom note prompted a $50,000 reward as the FBI and local investigators pursue any potential clues amid a challenging, light-poor environment.
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea says her former fiancé Nick Young cheated, with the proof caught on home security cameras; she learned he brought other women into their home while she was away, a discovery that prompted their breakup in 2016 and she likened it to a second punch.
Xthings introduces the Ultraloq Bolt Sense, a smart lock that uses facial recognition and palm vein scanning for contactless access, along with new security cameras supporting advanced connectivity like Wi-Fi HaLow and Matter, aiming to enhance home security with innovative features at CES 2023.
The article provides seven essential rules for setting up home security cameras, emphasizing proper placement to avoid obstructions, glare, and heat sources, as well as considerations for privacy and legal boundaries to ensure effective and respectful surveillance.
The Providence Police are searching for a person of interest in the Brown University shooting, releasing images and seeking public help to identify and speak with the individual seen near the scene, as they continue to gather evidence and review security footage, with no charges filed yet and increased campus security measures in place.
Gemini for Google Home introduces advanced AI features like event search and daily summaries, but struggles with accuracy and overconfidence, leading to occasional mislabeling and slow responses, highlighting the current limitations of AI in smart home applications.
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.
The Louvre theft highlights security vulnerabilities and introduces the 'art gallery problem,' a mathematical challenge from 50 years ago that determines the minimum number of cameras needed to monitor a space, with solutions depending on the shape and corners of the area.
A two-pack of Blink Mini 2 security cameras is currently on sale for $28, a 60% discount, making it the cheapest price seen and a better deal than during Prime Day, ideal for budget-conscious home security.
The Louvre was robbed of over $100 million worth of jewels through an unmonitored balcony, highlighting outdated security infrastructure and vulnerabilities, with calls for modernization and enhanced perimeter protection.
The Louvre failed to detect a gang of thieves who stole €88m worth of crown jewels due to outdated security measures, with the museum's director admitting weaknesses in perimeter security and CCTV coverage. The thieves used a truck and mechanical ladder to break in, and efforts are underway to improve security infrastructure, though challenges remain due to the museum's aging building.
A user shares their experience with Google's Gemini AI in Google Home, highlighting improved smart home alerts and automation but ongoing issues with pet identification, particularly mistaking their dog for a cat, despite user corrections. The article discusses AI advancements and current limitations in smart home technology.
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy reviews the latest smart home gadgets from Amazon and Google, including new AI-enhanced smart displays, speakers, and security cameras, and hosts an AMA to discuss their features and implications.
Google announced a new lineup of Nest security cameras and doorbells featuring AI-powered Gemini technology, 2K HDR video, wider views, improved low-light performance, and smarter notifications, all integrated into the Google Home app, with new colors, sustainability efforts, and expanded subscription options.