Home security is going high-tech to counter housing bust
While almost every other piece of the consumer electronics business has gotten wired and then wireless over the last 10 years, home security systems have remained stubbornly low-tech.
View ArticleRaspberry Pi posts news about camera board and prize winner
(Phys.org)—Recent announcements on the Raspberry Pi site had two items on the topic of cameras, with the November 23 announcement of a camera board demo of the upcoming Raspberry Pi camera module and...
View ArticleFTC settles complaint over hacked security cameras
The government is settling with the marketer of Internet-connected home security cameras after feeds from consumers' homes—video from baby monitors and home security systems—were posted online for...
View Article'Connected life' at the heart of CES electronics show
In the air, in your car, on your back—new technology at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show is showcasing the growing number of ways to live the "connected life."
View Article'Evil' Australian hacker faces 49 charges
A man who used the online nickname "Evil" has been charged with hacking attacks that police Wednesday alleged could have caused considerable damage to Australias national infrastructure.
View ArticleComcast enters smart thermostat game
Big news in the world of energy-saving home automation:
View ArticleOnline homes becoming mindful members of the family
From door bells that scrutinize visitors to washing machines that know when you're home and lights that click off when you get in bed, houses are getting smarter.
View ArticleWith data breaches, bad news can show up well down the road
The revelation that the data breach at the U.S. government's personnel office was actually much worse than the government originally thought is following a familiar script.
View ArticleSmart gadgets from guns to cars ripe for hacking
Hackers are not just after your computer: connected devices from cars to home security systems to sniper rifles are now targets for actors looking to steal or cause mischief.
View ArticleSwedes turn to social app to guard against crime
It's every parent's nightmare. You lose track of your 4-year-old at a playground, and the next thing you know, and you're running around, frantically asking people if they've seen your child.
View ArticleYour broadband router is not as secure as you think it is
Between your home network and the internet sits your broadband router. This humble device is often overlooked, yet it is also your first line of defence against hackers, malware and viruses.
View ArticleThe Latest at CES: HTC's Netflix for virtual reality
The Latest on the CES gadget show in Las Vegas (all times local):
View ArticleStudy finds religious program advertising appeals mainly to fear
Christians and fundamentalists are a major section of American society, with influence in political, social and economic circles. Yet, little is known about how advertisers work to reach a...
View ArticleNest looks to shake up home security
Nest on Wednesday set out to shake up the home security market, unveiling an internet-age alarm system.
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