Hey Alexa, Who Am I Messaging?
Research shows that microphones on digital assistants are sensitive enough to record what someone is typing on a smartphone to steal PINs and other sensitive info. Continue reading Hey Alexa, Who Am I Messaging?
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Laser-Based Hacking from Afar Goes Beyond Amazon Alexa
The team that hacked Amazon Echo and other smart speakers using a laser pointer continue to investigate why MEMS microphones respond to sound. Continue reading Laser-Based Hacking from Afar Goes Beyond Amazon Alexa
Sidewalk is Amazon’s Latest Creepy Service
Amazon alerted users of its Alexa-powered devices that it will soon enable a potentially dangerous new service called Sidewalk. You may want to disable it.
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Voice Controlled RGB LEDs Go Big
When we see RGB LEDs used in a project, they’re often used more for aesthetic purposes than as a practical source of light. It’s an easy way to throw some color around, but certainly not the sort of thing you’d try to light up anything larger than a desk with. …read more
Amazon Announces Another Smart Home Tsunami
As it does every September, Amazon today unleashed another amazing collection of Alexa-powered smart home devices.
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Amazon Echo Exploit, Privacy Shield, Capital One Data Breach Update
In episode 134 for August 17th 2020: Details on new critical vulnerabilities found in Amazon Echo devices, what the end of the Privacy Shield framework means EU citizens personal data, and new data breach fines issued to Capital One and Twitter by the … Continue reading Amazon Echo Exploit, Privacy Shield, Capital One Data Breach Update
Amazon Alexa ‘One-Click’ Attack Can Divulge Personal Data
Researchers disclosed flaws in Amazon Alexa that could allow attackers to access personal data and install skills on Echo devices. Continue reading Amazon Alexa ‘One-Click’ Attack Can Divulge Personal Data
Amazon Unleashes Dozens of Alexa Developer Improvements
At its Alexa Live 2020 virtual event today, Amazon has announced dozens of new features for developers targeting the Alexa voice assistant.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet review: A budget tablet you can rely on
The Amazon Fire series has been offering budget tablets to the masses for almost a decade now, and the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus is the newest in the range (alongside an updated Fire HD 8). It continues the long run of solid, cheap, reliable devices, and w… Continue reading Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet review: A budget tablet you can rely on
Bang & Olufsen invites Alexa to join Bluetooth speaker party
Luxury hi-fi brand Bang & Olufsen has launched its second generation A1 Bluetooth speaker, which is a little slimmer than the 2016 original, is now waterproof, and comes with the Alexa voice-assistant built in. Kind of.Continue ReadingCategory: Home En… Continue reading Bang & Olufsen invites Alexa to join Bluetooth speaker party