A Study Says Your TV Keeps Phoning Home After You Tell It Not To
Northeastern researchers found suspicious traffic from Samsung, Vizio and Roku sets after opting out of content tracking. Earlier work found the opposite.
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TP-Link Offers $1bn to Build Routers in America, and Your Router at Home Is Fine
The import ban covers new models seeking FCC authorisation, not the box in your hallway. A factory address is not an answer to a security question.
Ring's $249 Lock Fixes the Dead Battery Problem, and I Still Have No Reason to Buy It
Ring's first smart lock has a dial that generates enough power to let you in when the battery dies. A real fix, for a problem I do not have.
Three Free HomePod Features, and the Good One Needs a New Apple TV
Pulsing lights, a Mac audio setting and four speaker surround. The surround is the only real upgrade, and it only works with the Apple TV 4K announced in October.
Levoit's $189.99 Pet Purifier Is Built for Hair, and Hair Is the Real Problem
Levoit's $189.99 Vital Pet Pro targets pet hair with a U-shaped inlet and a self-cleaning tray. The 70% odor claim is the maker's own and was not independently verified.