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Ring Camera Captures Amazon Driver Urinating in Greenwich Village Lobby
metro12 days ago

Ring Camera Captures Amazon Driver Urinating in Greenwich Village Lobby

A 30-year-old tenant in Greenwich Village reported that an Amazon delivery driver urinated in his apartment lobby on August 26, damaging personal property. Ring camera footage shows the driver, wearing a uniform, entering the building and urinating on furniture and shoes. The resident rejected a $50 gift card from Amazon and is pursuing legal action. Amazon stated the driver was a third-party contractor who has been removed from the platform.

Eufy unveils security cameras and autonomous cleaners at IFA 2026
technology1 month ago

Eufy unveils security cameras and autonomous cleaners at IFA 2026

At IFA 2026, Anker’s Eufy brand announced a new security lineup (NVR Security System E50 with 2K/4K dual-lens and OmniTrack AI, Video Doorbell S4, Window Camera E10, and a mmWave Fall Detection Sensor) and two home robotics devices (Robot Vacuum Omni E35 and Robot Lawn Mower S2 Max). Pricing and availability span multiple markets: E50 from $999 for a four-camera kit and $1,599 for eight cameras; S4 from $299; Window Camera $70; Fall Detection Sensor (no price listed). The Omni E35 vacuum carries TÜV and Asthma/Allergy Friendly certifications, with EU/UK availability Sept 4 and US pre-orders before Sept 25, early price around $1,000 (usual $1,300). The S2 Max mower maps/mows up to 3.7 acres, handles slopes up to 38 degrees with all-wheel drive, and ships in Europe in May 2027. An update notes the vacuum’s standard price is $1,300 (not $1,200).

Eufy’s Window Camera E10 Lets You Watch the Outside From Inside
gadgets1 month ago

Eufy’s Window Camera E10 Lets You Watch the Outside From Inside

Eufy unveiled at IFA 2026 two new security devices: the Window Camera E10, an interior-window cam that looks outward with a 25-degree tilt, records 2.5K video, stores locally on a microSD (up to 256GB), is USB‑C powered, and has on‑device person/pet/vehicle/noise detection (works with Google Home and Alexa); it will cost $70 and ship later this year. The Video Doorbell S4 is a 3K doorbell with a 180-degree field of view and a VR Mode for “look around” footage, supports solar/battery/wired power, 2.4/5GHz Wi‑Fi, color night vision, 24/7 recording, and 64GB built‑in storage (not expandable), priced at $300 with a chime. The E10 is designed for renters/apt living (indoors only), while the S4 targets broader home security needs.

CR's Warning List: 5 Popular Home Security Cameras to Avoid
technology1 month ago

CR's Warning List: 5 Popular Home Security Cameras to Avoid

Consumer Reports’ testing flags several popular home security cameras as poor purchases due to security vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, or weak performance. Notable entries CR disfavors include Arlo Essential Indoor Plug-in VMC3070, Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro, Wyze Cam Floodlight v2, Arlo Ultra 3rd Gen VMS5250, and Philips Secure Battery Camera, while suggesting alternatives such as TP-Link’s Tapo MagCam models that offer stronger security and local storage options.

Barkley Home Invasion: Family Unharmed as Suspects Sought
crime2 months ago

Barkley Home Invasion: Family Unharmed as Suspects Sought

Saquon Barkley and his family were inside their Malvern-area home during a 5 a.m. home invasion; no one was injured and nothing appeared to be taken. Suspects fled the scene, police are reviewing surveillance footage, and authorities say the incident could be linked to other burglaries targeting professional athletes, with federal and local agencies involved in the investigation.

Backyard gas thief nabbed after camera-backed revenge
entertainment5 months ago

Backyard gas thief nabbed after camera-backed revenge

A homeowner’s webcam captured a neighbor siphoning gas from the backyard. In a two-part payback, he allegedly tainted the full gas can with urine and staged a trip away, while later using the neighbor’s personal details to apply for a sheriff’s ride-along, which uncovered outstanding warrants and led to the neighbor’s arrest. The tale, shared on Reddit’s r/ProRevenge, is noted to raise legal questions about vigilante tricks and is not a how-to for others to imitate.

Local-First Security Cameras That Skip the Subscriptions
technology6 months ago

Local-First Security Cameras That Skip the Subscriptions

WIRED highlights subscription-free, locally recording security cameras from Eufy, TP-Link Tapo, and Aqara, showing you can get strong AI and multi-location storage without cloud fees. Eufy is the feature-rich leader with versatile lenses and HomeBase storage, TP-Link Tapo offers budget-friendly 2K options, and Aqara adds HomeKit Secure Video and Matter support (with a stronger hub/RTSP angle) but a more complex app. The guide also covers storage choices (NVR, microSD, NAS) and emphasizes privacy basics like end-to-end encryption and 2FA, noting trade‑offs across brands.

Reolink’s TrackFlex Floodlight Cameras Bring Local AI to Surveillance
technology8 months ago

Reolink’s TrackFlex Floodlight Cameras Bring Local AI to Surveillance

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.

Dark Catalina Foothills complicates Nancy Guthrie abduction search
local8 months ago

Dark Catalina Foothills complicates Nancy Guthrie abduction search

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.