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Buying a smart lock: Retrofit your old one or replace it?
Any home will benefit from the addition of a smart lock. We’ll help you choose between a complete replacement and a retrofit for your existing deadbolt.
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Buying a budget security cam? Don't skimp on these 6 key specs
A home security camera doesn't need to cost a lot. We'll show you the minimum specifications to look for–along with the areas you might want to step up.
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Save a massive 66% on Arlo's 1080p video doorbell
The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell features 1080p video, a wide field of view, and a night vision mode. You can get it for 66% off right now.
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How to protect yourself from email tracking
Email is the world's most common digital means of communication, but the almost ancient technology does not make it easy for those who care about their privacy.
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See who's knocking with these killer Ring Doorbell and Amazon Echo bundles
The Ring Video Doorbell and bundles with the Echo Show and Stick Up Cam are on sale but only for Prime members.
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Boost your home security for less with this Anker Eufy camera for $30
Amazon's dropped the price of Anker's popular indoor security camera to its best price yet in 2022.
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Protect your home with this Eufy camera for $40
Amazon is selling the Eufy Security P24 camera for $39.19.
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Protect your home with this Eufy video doorbell for $153
Amazon's dropped the price of this entry-level doorbell by $47.
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Lock it down for less with this one-day sale on Eufy security gear
Amazon has a one-day sale on Eufy security cameras, solar panels, and more.
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Protect your home with this smart security camera from Wyze for just $36.60
Amazon is selling the Wyze Cam Spotlight at its all-time low.
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Brighten up your stream with Elgato’s key light for the best price yet
Amazon is selling the Elgato Key Light Air at its all-time low.
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Beef up your home security with Amazon’s deep discounts on Eufy security cameras
Amazon's got a one-day sale on Eufy security cameras with prices ranging from $166 to $350.
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The smarter, better Ring Video Doorbell Pro is $50 off and comes with a free Echo Dot
Amazon's dropped the price of the Ring Video Doorbell Pro to $199 and you can get a free Echo Dot.
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Grab one (or 10) of our favorite color smart bulbs for 33 percent off on Amazon today
Amazon is selling the LIFX color smart bulb for just $40 today, a 33 percent discount off its list price.
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Give your lights and appliances brains with these awesome beginner smart home deals
Amazon has four Philips Hue white bulbs for $40, and B&H Photo Video has a two-pack of TP-Link light switches for $40.
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AT&T plans a national IoT network with LTE-M by midyear
AT&T is accelerating its rollout of LTE-M, an IoT network that’s being used to track shipping containers and pallets, monitor water use and connect fleets to the internet.
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The FTC accuses D-Link of manufacturing insecure routers and cameras
A Federal Trade Commission attempt to rein in a poorly secured IoT device is raising questions over whether the U.S. regulator has the power to crack down on vendors suspected of shoddy practices.News
Germany will make telcos share customer data with the police
Germany once again requires telcos and ISPs to make user data available to law enforcement, after a previous law and the EU directive on which it was based were declared unconstitutional.News
Canon balances privacy, efficacy in CCTV demos
Canon is experimenting with new CCTV tools that allow cameras to follow you everywhere you go — or make them blind to your presenceNews
French ISPs petition court to overturn secret foreign surveillance decree
Two French ISPs have asked France's highest court to overturn a secret government decree defining how French security services can scoop up foreign Internet traffic. They claim the decree is unconstitutional.News
Tech nightmares that keep Turing Award winners up at night
"What about the tech world today keeps you up at night?" was the question. RSA encryption algorithm co-inventor Leonard Adleman, "Father of the Internet" Vint Cerf and cryptography innovator Manuel Blum all shared their biggest fears.News
Japan seniors’ home deploys cloud-connected air conditioners, motion sensors
Panasonic and Fujitsu are trying to use IoT technology to reduce the burden on caregiversNews
Senate to return early to debate Patriot Act phone dragnet
Senators will return to Washington Sunday, just hours before a portion of the Patriot Act expiresNews
Surprise! Survey finds most U.S. residents want changes to Patriot Act surveillance
An ACLU study concluded there's broad concern about government surveillance among U.S. residents.News
Critics blast NSA phone records bill as ‘fake reform’
Even some supporters say the USA Freedom Act should be only one step toward surveillance reformNews
U.S. House of Representatives votes to rein in NSA’s bulk phone records collection
The USA Freedom Act still allows the agency to collect records in a more targeted mannerNews
New database taps LinkedIn to watch the NSA watchers
An advocacy group has figured out a way to study the security state without dependence on leakers. But does it unnecessarily put intelligence workers at risk?News