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Wyze camera security issue showed 13,000 users other owners' homes
Some Wyze camera owners have reported that they were suddenly given access to cameras that weren't theirs and even got notifications for events inside other people's homes.
Roku unveils a $99 smart home monitoring system
Roku now has a smart home monitoring system, and the entire kit costs $99.
Roku is moving into smart home gear with Wyze's help
The initial lineup includes a video doorbell, cameras and smart bulbs.
Roku may soon begin selling its own smart home lighting and accessories
Roku appears to be expanding into the smart home space with a smart bulbs, light strips and security cameras.
Wyze was aware of a major camera security flaw for three years
Wyze knew for three years tha its original security camera had a flaw that let hackers access your video.
Wyze will discontinue its first camera on February 1st
The company says Wyze Cam v1 can't support a necessary security update.
Nintendo's 'Ring Fit Adventure' falls to $55, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
The best tech deals this week include $25 off Nintendo's 'Ring Fit Adventure,' $40 off the 3rd-generation AirPods and $100 off Apple's Mac Mini M1.
Wyze introduces a pay-what-you-want security camera plan
Cam Plus Lite adds person detection and you'll need to opt in to keep using cloud recordings.
Wyze extends its budget home automation line with color bulbs
The Wyze Color Bulb starts shipping in March at a price of $35, with control allowed via WiFi, Bluetooth or AI systems like Alexa or Google Assistant.
Wyze's first outdoor security camera is wire-free and weather-resistant
Wyze has officially launched its first surveillance camera meant for outdoor use. Wyze Cam Outdoor’s main differentiators from the company’s indoor cameras are that it’s wire-free and weather-resistant.
Wyze's Alexa-equipped fitness tracker costs $25
Smart home security company Wyze announced last month its plans to launch an Alexa-supported fitness tracker, among other products. Now, the wearable -- simply called the Wyze Band -- has arrived, and is available now as part of an early access launch, and to the general public from April.
Wyze is working on a fitness tracker that puts Alexa on your wrist
Wyze initially made a name for itself offering home security devices for low prices, but a major data leak at the end of 2019 -- where the sensitive information of 2.4 million customers was exposed -- has put big question marks over its reputation as a security company. Nonetheless, Wyze seems determined to put its past transgressions behind it, and is working on a bunch of new products -- one of the more interesting of which is the Wyze Band with Alexa.
Wyze leaks personal data for 2.4 million security camera users
You buy a home monitoring camera to improve your security, but Wyze customers might have wound up achieving the opposite. The company, which makes $20 security cameras to pepper around your home, has admitted that data on more than 2.4 million users has been exposed. A database was left exposed, allowing people to access key pieces of data, although financial information was not included.
