Canary’s cameras get person-detecting AI improvements

False positives are hands-down the worst part of my home security camera. At some point, the thing started sending me video snippets every time my rabbit eats a piece of arugula. Which is fine for, like, a day and then almost immediately annoying. After rolling out a version of AI-based person detection earlier this year, […]

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Amazon daily deals for March 19: Security camera systems, wireless headphones, cooling mattress covers, and more

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Grab a refurbished Netgear Arlo Pro security system on sale today for $230 off, which includes two cameras and works with smart hubs like Alexa and Fire TV, so you can pull up your live feed using just the sound of your voiceThe Amazon Tap is also on sale today for $30 off.

There are also other great deals on skincare items, mattress pads, and a set of old-fashioned cordless handset phones if that’s something you happen to need. 

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Arlo Pro by NETGEAR Security System with Siren Certified Refurbished) — $270 (list price $500) Read more…

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Amazon daily deals for March 19: Security camera systems, wireless headphones, cooling mattress covers, and more

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Grab a refurbished Netgear Arlo Pro security system on sale today for $230 off, which includes two cameras and works with smart hubs like Alexa and Fire TV, so you can pull up your live feed using just the sound of your voiceThe Amazon Tap is also on sale today for $30 off.

There are also other great deals on skincare items, mattress pads, and a set of old-fashioned cordless handset phones if that’s something you happen to need. 

Here are the best deals:

Deals for tech addicts

Arlo Pro by NETGEAR Security System with Siren Certified Refurbished) — $270 (list price $500) Read more…

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Security camera Canary adds package detection and a new skill for Amazon Alexa

 Canary has been steadily upgrading its line of security cameras with new features like two-way talk and person detection, among other things by way of software updates. Today, it’s preparing to do so again with its announcement of another A.I.-powered activity detection feature called Package Detection, as well as a skill for Amazon Alexa. The Alex integration allows you to stream video… Read More

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Amazon just acquired smart home startup Blink

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Amazon wants to be inside your home, not just dropping off packages at your door. 

Now, the book-seller-turned-retail-giant is acquiring home security camera startup, Blink. The companies announced the deal on Friday. 

Blink offers wireless home security systems, powered by batteries rather than needing to be plugged into an electric outlet. One camera unit sells for $99 on Amazon. A three-camera set costs $229 on Amazon.

“As one of their distributors, we already know customers love their home security cameras and monitoring systems. We’re excited to welcome their team and invent together on behalf of customers,” an Amazon spokesperson wrote in an email to Mashable.  Read more…

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Ooma acquires AI-powered video camera platform Butterfleye for its home security service

 Ooma, the company that’s probably still best known for its VoIP platform, today announced that it has acquired Butterfleye, an AI-powered video camera and security platform that produces a smart security camera for home and business use. Ooma plans to integrate Butterfleye’s camera into its Ooma Home security solution, but the company will also continue to sell the camera under… Read More

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Ooma acquires AI-powered video camera platform Butterfleye for its home security service

 Ooma, the company that’s probably still best known for its VoIP platform, today announced that it has acquired Butterfleye, an AI-powered video camera and security platform that produces a smart security camera for home and business use. Ooma plans to integrate Butterfleye’s camera into its Ooma Home security solution, but the company will also continue to sell the camera under… Read More

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Canary brings person detection to its cameras to help avoid false positives

 Canary’s finally bringing one of its most requested features to its full line of connected home security cameras. After spending some time in beta, person detection will be rolling out over the course of the next six weeks to all of the company’s existing customers. Read More

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