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technology17 days ago•14 min saved

Ring upgrades battery-powered doorbells to 4K video and solar charging

Ring updates its battery-powered doorbells: the Battery Doorbell Pro (2nd gen) now records 4K video with 10x zoom and longer battery life, while the Battery Doorbell Plus and Battery Doorbell (2nd gen) get 2K video with 6x zoom (Plus adds a quick-release battery pack). Ring also launches a Solar Charger mount and a larger Solar Panel to extend uptime. Pre-orders start today: Pro $250, Plus $180, Battery Doorbell $100, Solar Charger $50, Solar Panel $60; existing wired Ring models already support 4K video.

via Engadget|

#4k-video #battery-doorbell-plus #battery-doorbell-pro

tech1 month ago•48 min saved

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

technology-privacy1 month ago•8 min saved

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

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

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

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

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

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Ring's Super Bowl Ad Sparks Orwellian Backlash, Leading to Flock Safety Cancelation

Ring’s Super Bowl ad suggesting a neighborhood-wide surveillance network drew swift backlash from customers and critics, prompting some to disconnect cameras and fueling privacy concerns, which helped push Amazon to cancel its planned Flock Safety integration to avoid further damage.

via Futurism|

#flock-safety #orwellian #ring

technology2 months ago•13 min saved

Ring’s Super Bowl Ad Sparks Privacy Backlash Over Dog-Search Tech

Ring’s Super Bowl ad for its 'Search Party' feature—which prompts neighborhood cameras to search for lost dogs—drew social-media backlash labeling it creepy and dystopian, fueling concerns about mass surveillance and Ring’s facial-recognition tech; HuffPost has asked Ring for comment.

via HuffPost|

#facial-recognition #privacy #ring

tech2 months ago•45 min saved

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

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

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

local3 months ago•1 min saved

Nervous Boyfriend's Engagement Ring Drop Turns into Happy Ending at Ski Resort

A couple's engagement ring fell from the Boyne SkyBridge after a proposal, but was recovered after a two-and-a-half-hour search with the help of a snowmaking supervisor using a metal detector, allowing the couple to complete their special moment.

via WPBN|

#boyne-mountain-resort #engagement #local

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Engagement Ring Lost in Snow at Boyne Mountain Recovered After Dramatic Fall

A couple's marriage proposal at Boyne Mountain Resort's SkyBridge Michigan turned into a rescue effort when the engagement ring fell 118 feet onto the snow below, but it was successfully recovered after a two-and-a-half-hour search with metal detectors, allowing the couple to complete their walk and celebrate their engagement.

via 910news.com|

#boyne-mountain #engagement #rescue

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

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

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Amazon Ring Expands Law Enforcement Access Through Flock and Other Partnerships

Amazon's Ring has partnered with Flock, a surveillance camera company, allowing law enforcement agencies using Flock's software to request video footage from Ring users via the Neighbors app, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.

via The Verge|

#flock #law-enforcement #privacy

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

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

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Ring's New 4K Cameras and AI Features Enhance Security and Pet Recovery

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.

via CNET|

#ai-features #familiar-faces #ring