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Amazon's Ring has introduced new AI-powered features for its video doorbells, including Alexa Plus Greetings for managing visitors, Search Party to help find missing pets, and Familiar Faces to reduce notifications by recognizing familiar visitors, enhancing security and convenience.
Consumer Reports found security vulnerabilities in video doorbells sold by various retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, which could expose users to hackers. The doorbells, made by little-known brands Eken and Tuck, have issues such as exposing home IP addresses, allowing unauthorized access to camera footage, and lacking necessary registration codes. Consumer Reports called for new rules to hold online retailers accountable and urged the Federal Trade Commission to stop the online sales of these doorbell cameras. Walmart has removed the cited items from its site and is offering refunds, while Amazon and Shein have not yet responded to requests for comment.
Consumer Reports found security vulnerabilities in popular video doorbells sold on major online retail sites including Amazon, Walmart, and Temu, allowing hackers to take over the devices and view camera footage. The doorbells, mainly sold under the brand names Eken and Tuck, were manufactured by the Chinese company Eken Group Ltd. Despite efforts to label consumer tech with simple security facts, online retailers need to do more to keep shoppers safe from scams and low-quality products. Consumer Reports has requested intervention from the Federal Trade Commission, FCC, and California Attorney General to halt sales of the vulnerable doorbells. If affected, consumers are advised to consider switching to larger, better-vetted brands or even nix the video doorbell altogether due to privacy concerns.
Blink and Ring, both owned by Amazon, offer video doorbells with varying features and pricing. Blink's entry-level approach provides affordability and simplicity, while Ring's professional hardware offers advanced security and automation features. The article compares the two brands' video doorbells in terms of pricing, specs, design, installation, video quality, features, smart home compatibility, and subscription plans, ultimately favoring Blink for budget-conscious consumers and Ring for those seeking more advanced features and smart home integration.
Black Friday brings deep discounts on smart home gear, including smart speakers, smart displays, video doorbells, smart locks, smart lighting, and more. Some notable deals include the Echo Show 8 (third-gen) smart display for $104.99, the Nest Hub for sleep tracking at $139.99, the Echo Dot for $23 with a smart bulb, the Google Nest Doorbell Camera for $129.99, and the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera for $50. There are also discounts on smart locks, smart lighting, and other smart home accessories.
The classic 1980s sitcom ALF is being revived for a series of branded segments on Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort channel, featuring sponsored content from brands such as Mint Mobile, Ring, HIMS, Fubo, and MNTN. The new segments, called "Maximum Moments," will be integrated into the episodes of the sitcom and will begin airing during an ALF marathon on July 29. This move represents a fresh direction for free ad-supported streaming channels, which typically rely on classic acquired content rather than original programming.