Facebook is warning it may pull out of Europe over a decision by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC).
Ring Making Major Changes To Improve Privacy
“While we already offered two-factor authentication to customers, starting today we’re making a second layer of verification mandatory for all users when they log into their Ring accounts,” reads the blog post.
Ring Is a Case Study In Bad Privacy Policy
Ring has been in the news for its ongoing struggles with privacy issues. Its latest response, not to mention its approach in general, could serve as a case study of what not to do.
Ring Uses Android Doorbell App to Surveil Customers
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has discovered that Ring’s Android doorbell camera app is being used to surveil customers. According to the EFF, the Ring Android app is “packed with third-party trackers sending out a plethora of customers’ personally identifiable…
CES 2020: Ring Adds Privacy Control Center In Wake Of Hacks
In the wake of multiple hacks and a subsequent lawsuit, Ring is off to a promising start at CES 2020, unveiling a new privacy Control Center, according to CNN. Ring has had a tough few weeks as multiple incidents surfaced…
Amazon and Ring Sued In Federal Court Over Failure to Secure Cameras
TMZ is reporting that Ring and its parent company, Amazon, are being sued in federal court in California, claiming they have failed to protect users. Ring made headlines a couple of weeks ago when a number of cameras where hacked.…
VICE Tests Ring’s Security: Spoiler, It’s Awful
Ring made headlines last week when multiple hacks were reported, with some disturbing results. In the wake of the reports, Ring tried to assure users that its network and systems had not been compromised and that the hacks were the…
StumbleUpon’s 5by Video Discovery App For iOS Now Compatible With Chromecast
StumbleUpon announced today that its 5by video discovery service has partnered with VICE Media, Tribeca Enterprises, and DEFY Media. These are its first-ever media partnerships. As a result of these partnerships, users will be able to navigate partner channels to…
Here’s The Final Episode Of That Assassin’s Creed IV History Series
Earlier this month, Ubisoft teamed up with VICE to produce a three episode series that explored the real pirate legends that inspired the world of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Needless to say, the series has been as entertaining as…
Assassin’s Creed IV Documentary Takes On Blackbeard
Last week, Ubisoft and VICE teamed up to produce a history documentary series based on the real historical pirates that populate Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. The first episode explored the life of Charles Vane – the most dangerous pirate…