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Ring Founder Siminoff Steps Down to Become ‘Chief Inventor’
Personnel // March 01, 2023

The founder and CEO of Amazon’s Ring says he’s stepping down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Google Becomes $450M Investor In ADT For Home Security Tie-Up
Partnerships / Acquisitions // August 03, 2020

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is expanding its reach into the home-security business by buying a $450 million stake in ADT, the Florida-based provider of security and smart-home solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Using Sensors And IoT To Thwart Home Invasions (Of Privacy)
Internet of Things // May 29, 2020

To monitor a home and to make sure all is safe and secure means you have to monitor the people and the activities inside. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Alexa Can Now Listen For Intruders
Amazon Innovations // May 14, 2019

Amazon rolled out Alexa Guard in the U.S. on Tuesday (May 14), enabling Echo speakers to listen for intruders and other dangers and alert users to them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Using Sensors And IoT To Thwart Home Invasions (Of Privacy)

May 29, 2020
To monitor a home and to make sure all is safe and secure means you have to monitor the people and the activities inside. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

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Ring Founder Siminoff Steps Down to Become ‘Chief Inventor’

March 01, 2023
The founder and CEO of Amazon’s Ring says he’s stepping down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Google Becomes $450M Investor In ADT For Home Security Tie-Up

August 03, 2020
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is expanding its reach into the home-security business by buying a $450 million stake in ADT, the Florida-based provider of security and smart-home solutions. Get the Full Story...

Alexa Can Now Listen For Intruders

May 14, 2019
Amazon rolled out Alexa Guard in the U.S. on Tuesday (May 14), enabling Echo speakers to listen for intruders and other dangers and alert users to them. Get the Full...

Ring Patches Doorbell Vulnerability That Allowed Eavesdropping

February 28, 2019
Researchers discovered a vulnerability in the Ring doorbell that could allow hackers to send fake images into the video feed, or even eavesdrop on video and audio as it is broadcast. Dojo...