The Surveillance Evolution: How Amazon’s Ring Partnerships Reshape Digital Policing
The Shifting Landscape of Home Surveillance In a significant strategic pivot, Amazon’s Ring division has entered into partnerships with Flock…
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Amazon’s Ring Forges Police Surveillance Partnerships Despite Previous Privacy Reversal
Amazon’s Ring division has partnered with police technology companies Flock Safety and Axon to expand law enforcement access to doorbell camera footage. The partnerships come less than two years after Ring removed similar police request features, raising questions about surveillance expansion and user privacy protections.
Ring Expands Police Access Through New Surveillance Partnerships
Amazon’s Ring division has entered into partnerships with two police technology companies that will facilitate law enforcement requests for doorbell camera footage, according to reports. The move comes less than two years after the company removed a similar feature that made it easier for police to request footage from Ring owners.
Microsoft’s Latest Surface Laptop Hits Record $950 Price Point in Limited-Time Offer
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 has dropped to a new all-time low of $950, according to recent retail reports. The latest model features Snapdragon X processors and reportedly delivers nearly 20 hours of battery life in testing. These discounts represent some of the most significant savings seen on Surface devices this year.
Surface Laptop 7 Reaches New Price Milestone
Microsoft’s flagship Surface Laptop 7 has hit a unprecedented price point of $950 at Best Buy, according to recent retail reports. The discount represents a $250 reduction from the device’s standard $1,200 retail price, marking one of the most aggressive promotions on the latest Surface model since its release.
Microsoft Launches ‘Hey Copilot’ Voice Assistant in Windows 11, Expanding Agentic AI Capabilities
Microsoft has unveiled its “Hey Copilot” voice assistant for Windows 11, enabling users to interact with AI through natural language commands. The feature represents Microsoft’s push into agentic AI, designed to perform tasks independently and transform PC interaction.
Microsoft’s Agentic AI Integration in Windows 11
Microsoft has announced the integration of agentic artificial intelligence into Windows 11, introducing a voice-activated Copilot assistant that responds to the command “Hey Copilot.” According to reports, this feature allows users to interact with the AI through natural language, similar to existing services from Google, Apple, and Amazon. The company detailed the update in a recent blog post and video, highlighting its potential to revolutionize how people use their PCs.
Satellites Have Exposed Sensitive Data From T-Mobile and Others, Research Reveals
Satellites Exposed T-Mobile and Military Data Through Unencrypted Transmissions Satellite Security Crisis: Unencrypted Transmissions Expose Sensitive Communications Groundbreaking research presented…
Verizon Offers Flexible Payment Arrangements to Workers Affected by Government Shutdown
Verizon Payment Assistance for Federal Workers During Government Shutdown Verizon offers flexible payment plans to federal employees, military personnel, and…
T-Mobile Late Payment Fee Increase: What Customers Need to Know
T-Mobile is increasing its late payment fee to $10 or 5% of monthly bill, representing a 43% hike. The change aligns with industry trends toward automated payments and comes amid other billing adjustments.
T-Mobile is increasing its late payment fee from $7 to $10 starting November 1, according to updated billing disclosures first reported by The Mobile Report. This significant policy change represents a roughly 43% increase in the minimum charge and brings the carrier more in line with what competitors AT&T and Verizon already charge for overdue payments.