Evan from Fight for the Future writes, "A new investigation from Gizmodo just revealed that anyone, anywhere can get geographic coordinates of Ring devices from Amazon's Neighbors App. Not only can someone find out where users live, they can use footage to track bystanders, locate children, and monitor people going into buildings, like clinics, for private appointments. Amazon sells these devices under the guise of keeping us safe. They're lying. Their surveillance devices and network puts us all in danger. We need lawmakers to fully investigate the threats associated with Amazon's dragnet and its impact on our privacy, security, and civil liberties. Fight for the Future has launched a campaign calling for Congress to investigate Amazon's surveillance practices. You can add your name here." (Image: Dan Calacci/MIT)
Amazon's Ring surveillance doorbell leaks its customers' home addresses, linked to their doorbell videos
Posh British bank tells its posh customers to turn off phone updates
The high-class British bank Coutts (~£1m minimum balance) has told its customers to turn off phone updates. Despite its £690m annual revenue, its app breaks in the latest version of iOS and that's its idea of a fix, until it finds a boffin to sort out out the problem with the new electrics. If you… READ THE REST
College to close after severe ransomware attack
Lincoln College, among few rural historically Black colleges, survived two World Wars and the Great Depression. But a ransomware attack, two years of the Covid pandemic, and a bunch of other stuff have finally put an end to it. Lincoln College was a victim of a cyberattack in December 2021 that thwarted admissions activities and… READ THE REST
Gentleman robs company that specializes in security cameras
A gentleman in South Nashville cut a fence and broke into the headquarters of Pro Systems, a company that specializes in security cameras. The thief absconded with $20,000 worth of goods. Unsurprisingly, police quickly apprehended the man who was easily identified on surveillance footage. According to WKRN, "Pro Systems was able to recover most of… READ THE REST
Toss out the hand sanitizer: With this neat hand tool, you can avoid germs for good
After living through a global pandemic, it's safe to say we're all way more aware of cleanliness than ever. Unfortunately, the world is a dirty place. For example, the ATMs and touch screens you use have been handled by countless hands. And despite our best efforts with hand washing and constant sanitizer use, germs still manage to slip past our… READ THE REST
These quality earbuds let you isolate sound without spending a fortune
Before you leave the house, it's important to take a moment to remember if you have all the essentials: a water bottle, your wallet, and, of course, your favorite earbuds. But if you could use a new wireless pair to cancel out that outside noise, especially if you're heading to work, considering that outside noise… READ THE REST
Charge up and wake up with this amazing deal
Most people today love efficiency, and we appreciate it any way we can get it. And when it directly makes our lives better? Sign us up. If you are someone who enjoys efficiency and multitasking, then you are in luck. Right now you can enjoy the convenience of a wireless phone charger with the added benefit of an… READ THE REST
