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A San Diego family’s Golden Retriever named Nash greeted a suspected intruder who climbed in through a second-story window, bringing him toys and hoping to play, while the homeowner alerted police; San Diego police used a drone to pursue the suspect as he escaped through a bathroom window and was arrested. Nash was unharmed and described as friendly.
A San Diego couple returning from a trip watched through their Ring security cameras as a burglar climbed into their Sherman Heights home, ate from the fridge, and even took a nap, while Nash, the couple’s 4-year-old golden retriever, repeatedly brought him toys to play with. Nothing was stolen, the intruder John Cline was arrested on suspicion of first-degree burglary after police used live footage and a drone search, and the encounter video went viral.
Shelly announced a budget $49.99 security camera that can livestream to phones and store footage locally on a microSD card, with 1080p video and a wide 110° horizontal/70° vertical field of view, powered via USB-C (no battery). Without a subscription it supports local recording and smart-home automations; a paid plan adds cloud recording and advanced object detection (people, pets, vehicles). It will be available soon in black or white from Shelly and resellers, aiming to compete with Wyze on price while requiring wired power.
After weeks of missing milk deliveries near Glasgow, a homeowner set up a security camera and captured a young fox taking bottles, debunking his initial belief that a human (even a “militant vegan”) was stealing the milk. The footage showed the fox calmly noshing a bottle before it was carried away, prompting plans to fox-proof deliveries and possibly resume doorstep milk service with precautions.
A Glasgow homeowner’s security camera captured a young fox regularly helping itself to milk bottles left on the doorstep for about a month, culminating in 2:30 a.m. footage of the theft. After initially suspecting a human and joking about a militant vegan, the resident plans to keep a protective box for deliveries and may resume milk service with added precautions.
A security-camera clip shows a cat launching a room-length leap that sails over its owner’s head in midair, landing briefly on the couch before finishing the dash—leaving viewers amazed at the feline’s speed and height.
The Aqara Camera Hub G350 is the first Matter‑compatible camera, but current Matter functionality is limited to livestreaming in Samsung SmartThings and requires firmware updates; full pan‑tilt control and video history aren’t available yet. It features 4K/2.5K dual lenses, 360° pan‑tilt with auto‑tracking, local microSD storage, RTSP, and HomeKit Secure Video, with Alexa/Google support via cloud. While it can serve as a Matter hub/bridge, broader cross‑platform Matter support is still in the works and not guaranteed for the near term.
After a 2013 shooting in which Melissa Rocuba died, investigators revisited inconsistencies in Bruno Rocuba’s accounts, aided by security footage; while family questioned his actions—including the removal of Melissa’s belongings and her dog Zeus—the case culminated in a 2024 guilty plea to third-degree murder and a 12-to-40-year prison sentence with parole eligibility in 2035.
You can repurpose old smartphones as free security cameras using apps like Alfred, which offer live streaming, motion detection, and cloud storage, providing an inexpensive way to enhance home security without buying new equipment.
You can repurpose old Android or iPhone devices as security cameras by installing free apps like Alfred Camera, positioning them in strategic locations, and powering them with a nearby source, providing an affordable way to enhance home security and monitor your property remotely.
Eufy has announced the EufyCam S4, a sophisticated outdoor security camera featuring three lenses, 4K resolution, 360-degree tracking, dual motion detection, and a detachable solar panel for eco-friendly charging, with options for local storage and AI-powered facial recognition, priced at $300.
A solar-powered security camera is currently available at a discounted price of $40, offering an affordable and eco-friendly option for home security. The article is from Lifehacker, a trusted source for tech and life advice.
Wyze has introduced a new smart bulb that doubles as a security camera, called the Wyze Bulb Cam, which installs directly into compatible light fixtures, offering motion detection, 2K resolution, and smart alerts, with additional features available through a subscription. It aims to combine lighting and security in a single device, though it faces some limitations like dependency on light switch status and compatibility with existing fixtures.
Blink has released a second-generation budget video doorbell featuring improved video resolution, a wider 150-degree field of view, person detection, and a new Sync Module Core, all at an affordable price of around $60-$70, maintaining its industry-leading two-year battery life despite some hardware limitations.
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro is a versatile outdoor security camera that doubles as a smart home hub, offering 1520p resolution, AI-powered recognition, and support for multiple smart home platforms, all without requiring a subscription for local video storage via RTSP, making it a compelling choice for smart home enthusiasts.