Nest is the Internet of Shit company Google bought and steadily expanded from "smart" thermostats to the current home security product, "Nest Secure," which has an undisclosed microphone -- but don't worry, it wasn't intended to be a secret, Google just forgot to mention it, and "the microphone has never been on and is only activated when users specifically enable the option."
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Feb 20, 2019
Google admits Nest security product has a secret mic, insists it wasn't supposed to be a secret
Major brands' ads are showing up on climate deniers' Youtube videos
Update: an earlier version of this article had the relationship between the ads and the videos reversed. We regret the error Some of Youtube's most expensive advertising is being run against climate denial conspiracy videos, with ads from major brands like "Samsung, Uber, Nintendo, Showtime, Harley Davidson, and Warner Bros" as well as Greenpeace and […]
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Google re-integrates Xiaomi, China firm says Google Nest Hubs connected to its security cameras can no longer access feeds from random homes
China technologi firm Xiaomi says it has fully resolved the security issue that led to Google ‘disabling’ integration across its platforms. Xiaomi cameras connected to its security cameras were showing feeds from random homes . Now that the Chinese firm says it’s all sorted out, Google integrations are now re-enabled. I’m sure everything is totally […]
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Toronto business and government signal full support for Sidewalk Labs' dominance of the city and beyond
Dan Doctoroff and Stephen Diamond could hardly suppress their affection for each other at their January 13 joint luncheon address hosted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
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Get the most out of Photoshop with this $12 master class
Photoshop is one of the most widely used photo editing tools out there, to the point that it’s the default program designers think of whenever they need work done. Small wonder, too: The flagship software in Adobe’s creative suite is very powerful — if you know how to use it. There is a lot to […]
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Get deep rest under these hypoallergenic bamboo sheets
Bamboo fiber is a relatively new thing in luxury fabrics, but it’s no surprise it’s this snuggly. After all, pandas eat bamboo, and they constantly look comfortable. But seriously: To understand the benefits of real bamboo sheets, you have to spend a night on them. This 4-Piece Luxury 100% Rayon Bamboo Sheet Set is a […]
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20 chef knives for for serious food prep
No chef’s arsenal is complete without a good set of knives. In fact, it’s the first big sign that you’re ready to start cooking meals as opposed to just warming them up. Here are 20 knife sets that any chef would be proud to own, from visually stunning old-world metallurgy to sleek modern cutlery. Mini […]
