Software Security Thousands left vulnerable after severe weakness is discovered in home security system's mobile app The bug was quickly fixed but calls into question the security of smart home mobile apps By Matt Frusher, June 16, 2023, 3:31 PM
Security Electronics Researchers find severe vulnerabilities in garage door openers and other smart devices The Department of Homeland Security advises users to change equipment immediately By Daniel Sims, April 5, 2023, 3:41 PM
Electronics Wyze adds a pay-what-you-want subscription tier called Cam Plus Lite The new service option adds sub-premium features, including person recognition and 12-second cloud saves By Cal Jeffrey, January 12, 2022, 2:56 PM
Tech Culture Security Technician admits to accessing security cameras to watch customers having sex The crime came to light when a customer noticed an unauthorized email address in his account By Joe White, January 23, 2021, 11:56 AM 18 comments
Industry Spectrum Home Security customers may be left with useless equipment following service termination The service shuts down on February 5 By Cohen Coberly, January 13, 2020, 4:18 PM 9 comments
Hardware Linksys announces a home security service that uses Wi-Fi to detect intruders Linksys Aware brings peace of mind for only $3 per month By Cal Jeffrey, October 8, 2019, 5:02 PM
Industry Security Ring's $199 'Alarm' budget smart home security system launches on July 4 Home security doesn't have to be expensive By Cohen Coberly, June 13, 2018, 3:37 PM
Electronics Security Ring announces more affordable alternative to Nest's home security system Ring's Protect bundle starts at $199 By Cohen Coberly, October 2, 2017, 2:27 PM
Industry Hardware Google reportedly considers acquiring home surveillance startup Dropcam By Himanshu Arora, May 27, 2014, 11:45 AM
Industry Canary is the world's first smart home security device for everyone By Shawn Knight, July 22, 2013, 1:00 PM 8 comments