Collaborate Disseminate
Zoom announced today that it is bringing its video meeting service to smart displays made by Amazon, Facebook, and Google.
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Google Home devices reportedly recorded noises even without the “Hey Google” prompt due to the inadvertent rollout of a home security system feature. Continue reading Google Fixes Mysterious Audio Recording Blip in Smart Speakers
Smart home tech is marketed to enhance your home and make life easier. However, UK consumers are not convinced that they can trust the privacy and security of these technologies. To better understand consumers perceptions of the desirability of the sma… Continue reading Consumers don’t entirely trust smart home tech
In the wake of its legal challenge to Google, Sonos has finally gone after the market leader, Amazon, albeit indirectly.
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A Microsoft support document reveals that the firm will end support for Cortana on mobile, the Invoke smart speaker, and Surface Headphones.
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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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The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) released a smart car safety report detailing how connected cars expand the potential of cyberattacks. Several years ago, IOActive researchers (among others) proved that it’s possible to comprom… Continue reading Connected Cars, Smart Homes Remain Targets
The European Commission opened an investigation today into how Big Tech is using voice assistants in anticompetitive ways.
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There are some incredibly cheap WiFi smart bulbs on the market these days, but as is often the case, you tend to get what you pay for. When [Viktor] took delivery of his latest bargain basement bulb, the thing didn’t even work. So much for Quality Assurance. On the plus …read more
Continue reading Reviving a DOA Smart Bulb With Custom Firmware for Its ESP8266
Many in the community are skeptical about the security of commercial smart home devices, and for good reason. It’s not like you have to look far to find examples of poorly implemented systems, or products that are abandoned by their manufacturers and left without critical security updates. But the design …read more
Continue reading Pop Open Your Neighbor’s Front Door With 12 Volts