Amazon’s Alexa Guard Plus subscription service is now available in the US. The company unveiled Guard Plus back in September as a paid option for those who want the extra features that come with the premium version of its free Guard service. While the basic Guard feature can already turn Echo smart speakers and displays into home security devices, its premium version takes things a step further by giving subscribers hands-free access to emergency services and giving Alexa the power to deter intruders from breaking in.
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Rapid Ring App from Ring is Now Available to Download for iOS and Android
The Rapid Ring app has been designed to allow users to respond to a notification or start streaming as soon as possible.
Thousands of Websites Hijacked Using Accessibility Feature for Blind or Low Vision People
A massive attack hit thousands of websites around the world, crooks deployed Coinhive scripts forcing them to secretly mine cryptocurrencies on visitors’ browsers.
Ring Protect, Accessible Home Security System Built to Reduce Neighbourhood Crime
Ring has just introduced Ring Protect, an affordable and accessible DIY home security system that can be used by the blind and visually impaired. The new customizable security system enhances the effectiveness of Ring’s powerful, easy-to-use Doorbells and Cams. Together, these products create a stronger-than-ever Ring of Security that protects homes both inside and out.
How to Disable Face ID
To temporarily disable Face ID, just press the buttons on both sides of the phone. There is no mention on how long to hold down the buttons, but CBT will let you know as soon as they are available in November.
Senator Raises Questions About Security and Privacy of Face ID
Just a day after Apple unveiled its new flagship iPhone X equipped with a facial recognition system, United States Senator Al Franken (D-MN), who is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook with some questions on the privacy and the security of the Face ID feature.
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