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Google Home app prompting some users to ‘Connect SimpliSafe’ even without nearby devices

April 2, 2021
One way Google has been working to improve the smart home experience is with seamless device setup. The Google Home app recommends users to connect nearby devices, though an error today sees some users getting promoted to “Connect SimpliSafe.” Just above the row of quick actions at the top of the Home app, Google occasionally displays a carousel of suggested actions to set up first-party…
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Rivian announces service plan, follows Tesla into mobile service and app-based scheduling

April 2, 2021
Rivian announced its service plan today, and it’s following Tesla into mobile service and app-based scheduling. Last month, Rivian announced its plan for charging ahead of the start of deliveries of its first electric vehicles. With the charging announcement, we noted that Rivian is wisely following Tesla’s lead, and now the startup is doing the same when it comes to service. While most…
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Critical Vulnerability Affects Bluetooth-Enabled Cameras

April 1, 2021
A newly discovered vulnerability in the 4.x Bluetooth wireless standard has been shown to affect cameras that implement full remote control functionality. Demonstrated as viable in proof-of-concept laboratory testing, researchers believe that the exploit has the potential to either physically damage cameras or render them inoperable. The Bluetooth standard is a wireless technology for data…
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Canon Quickly Releases New R6 Firmware to Address Video Bug

April 1, 2021
On March 30, Canon released a set of firmware updates for the 1DX Mark III, EOS R5, and EOS R6. Not long after, a bug that affected Full HD video recording on the R6 was discovered. Canon today has released a new update to address this issue. Within 24 hours of Canon’s initial 1.3.0 firmware update publication, the company removed the update from its website without explanation, according to…
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