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How three new ballot efforts in the U.S. make consumer privacy and IoT better

November 4, 2020 by Kevin C. Tofel Leave a Comment

While many around the world are watching and waiting for the U.S. Presential election results, let's focus on three important ballot initiatives that passed. Two strengthen consumer privacy protections while another expands consumer access to data on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Analysis, Featured Tagged With: AI, data, data rights, data security, facial recognition, laws, ML, privacy, right to repair

Firewalla Gold review: A router, network protector and more for the smart home

September 16, 2020 by Kevin C. Tofel 15 Comments

Last summer, I reviewed the Firewalla Blue, a small connected box that promised to help monitor and secure my smart home. I was very impressed by the device back then so when the company offered to loan me their new Firewalla Gold product, I jumped … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: ad blocker, data security, Docker, Firewalla, HomeBridge, network monitoring, router, security, smart home, VPN

Ring brings privacy controls front and center but I still live under surveillance

February 5, 2020 by Kevin C. Tofel Leave a Comment

Picture of a Ring video doorbell

After a rough few months of bad press and suggestions that it quietly shares data with third-parties, Ring has updated its app with the new Ring Control Center. The software update is a very positive step towards helping Ring owners better control … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Analysis, Featured Tagged With: Amazon, data security, doorbell, Nest Hello, privacy, Ring, security, video doorbell, webcams

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