privacy and security
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Ring Camera Hacks, Viral Fakes, And Decade Highlights: Best Gizmodo Stories Of The Week
December always goes by too fast in my opinion. One moment, it’s the first and I have all the time in the world to scope out Christmas presents, and the next moment I’m in a mad dash to slap a bow and some wrapping paper on whatever last-minute gift I managed to grab that morning…
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Pentagon To Add Two Weeks To Huawei’s Interim Trading Licence With A Longer Extension In Talks
Huawei Technologies has purportedly secured another two weeks to continue working with certain U.S. companies. Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that, come Monday, the Pentagon will issue an extension to the Chinese company’s temporary general licence, though one far shorter than a previous 90-day extension allotted in August. This licence allows Huawei to complete…
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Google’s Smart Home Doorbell Sounds Terrifying (Or At Least, It Will Soon)
It seems like Google’s getting into the Halloween spirit. A recent update for its Google Nest app — where users can control the company’s recently rebranded line of smart home products — hints at upcoming festive themes, the first of which appears to be some frightening new ringtones for the Nest Hello Doorbell.
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Pixel 4’s Face Unlock Works When Your Eyes Are Closed; What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Not to be outdone by Apple’s Face ID, Google’s equipped its upcoming facial recognition tech so that all you need is that adorable mug to access your device. Just like its competitor, Google still seems to be working out the kinks. Unlocking your Pixel 4 may be a bit too easy; apparently you can do…