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Researcher finds Google Home speaker vulnerable of getting hacked and snooping on conversations
The information needed to hack the intelligent speaker includes the device’s name, certificate…
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A $1,300 smart crib was discovered to be vulnerable to a hack that would shake babies at high speeds
Happiest Baby, the company that sells the Snoo Smart Bassinet, says it patched the vulnerabilities …
Aaron Holmes
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Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa can be hijacked with a $14 laser pointer to open garage doors, start cars, and shop online
Some of the devices were less vulnerable than others, as noted by Wired and in the team's paper. So…
Isobel Asher Hamilton
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Hackers are inventing clever ways to trick the microphones in smart speakers and it's opening a 'new world of dangers'
Meanwhile, Apple and other companies weathered a minor scandal recently when they acknowledged that…
Troy Wolverton
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Consumers are holding off on buying smart-home gadgets thanks to security and privacy fears
Some recent high-profile incidents have given consumers cause for caution about smart-home devices.…
Caroline Cakebread
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MediaTek announces octa-core Genio 700 chipset for smart home, smart retail, and industrial IoT products
"With a focus on industrial and smart home products, the Genio 700 is a perfect natural additi…
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This is a rare photo of the smartphone-hacking device sold by the NSO Group, the billion-dollar Israeli spyware company accused of helping hack Jeff Bezos
The UN report found that Crown Prince Mohammed and Bezos exchanged messages on WhatsApp in spring 2…
Aaron Holmes,Becky Peterson
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Facebook says its new Portal device is not a 'data-gathering operation' despite previously acknowledging that it might use your call info to target ads
It's an interesting time for Facebook to offer a product like this. The company has been rocked in …
Jake Kanter,Jake Kanter
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'What is Bluetooth?': A beginner's guide to the wireless technology
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that enables the exchange of data between devices using waveleng…
Steven John
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How to market effectively on smart speakers and what mistakes to avoid, according to audio consulting agencies and voice app developers
Nearly every company has a toolkit used for marketing materials that includes distinct logos, color…
Alyssa Meyers
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SoftBank's clone-like startup founders, and Satya Nadella's answer to the Bezos leadership principles
This week, Ashley Stewart provides some insight into the mindset within the team. Ashley got hold o…
Alexei Oreskovic
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Shona Ghosh
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Facebook wants to fix video calls with Portal, a $200 gadget that lets you talk to your Messenger friends
Smart speakers have exploded over the last few years, with the Amazon Echo leading the way - but it…
Rob Price
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Apple doesn't play nicely with Sonos… and that could be bad news next month
Right now, this is probably not a big deal for most Sonos customers. Despite proclamations that iTu…
Tim Stenovec
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Ivanka Trump, the daughter and senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, answers a question as…
Charlie Wood
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Leaked financials show Israeli spyware company NSO Group is wildly profitable despite concerns over misuse of its technology
A few months later, the company was acquired for $1 billion by its cofounders Shalev Hulio and Omri…
Becky Peterson,Shayanne Gal
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Bessemer-backed security startup Kenna just raised $48 million in a new funding round as cyber investments remain red hot
Founded in 2010, Kenna sells a threat management platform that uses data to help security teams pri…
Becky Peterson,Olivia Oran
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A judge has ordered Amazon to hand over recordings from an Echo to help solve a double murder case
It said: "The court directs Amazon.com to produce forthwith to the court any recordings made by an …
Isobel Asher Hamilton,Isobel …
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Facebook is launching a $149 camera that sits next to your TV and lets you video chat with your WhatsApp and Messenger friends
Facebook's new hardware lineup will also be available outside of the US and Canada for the first ti…
Nick Bastone
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Inside the secretive Israeli spyware startup scene, where the notorious NSO Group has spawned a web of companies that hack into devices
It sits at the center of a bustling but discreet ecosystem of startups based in Israel that special…