Ring has announced a new “Search Party” feature that could eventually bring mass biometric surveillance to our streets.
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They tried to buy roomba but the EU started asking too many questions about the deal and they abandoned it, another point for strong antitrust regulations
@gbargoud Thanks for keeping me honest. Last I heard, it was a done deal... but that was awhile ago.
In any case, we all know a little bit more about Roomba. Thanks again, though.
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@gbargoud Thanks for keeping me honest. Last I heard, it was a done deal... but that was awhile ago.
In any case, we all know a little bit more about Roomba. Thanks again, though.
@gbargoud I'm keeping my error up so more people can fact check me. You're the hero of this thread.
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@gbargoud Thanks for keeping me honest. Last I heard, it was a done deal... but that was awhile ago.
In any case, we all know a little bit more about Roomba. Thanks again, though.
I thought it was a done deal a year or so ago when I looked it up for whatever reason and was surprised to see that they don't always get their way.
PS. I would recommend just changing "bought" to "tried to buy", your point would still stand
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I thought it was a done deal a year or so ago when I looked it up for whatever reason and was surprised to see that they don't always get their way.
PS. I would recommend just changing "bought" to "tried to buy", your point would still stand
@gbargoud
Advice taken. Thanks yet again. I'm planting your flag on this thread cuz you saved it twice. -
Ring has announced a new “Search Party” feature that could eventually bring mass biometric surveillance to our streets. It’s on by default. Shut it off.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/no-one-including-our-furry-friends-will-be-safer-rings-surveillance-nightmare-0@eff @earthlingusa I’m so glad I talked myself out of the Ring doorbell idea last year. This seems like something straight out of dystopian science fiction.
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I thought it was a done deal a year or so ago when I looked it up for whatever reason and was surprised to see that they don't always get their way.
PS. I would recommend just changing "bought" to "tried to buy", your point would still stand
@gbargoud
Meanwhile, Dutch police advise people to get a Ring
They even launched a website (https://www.politie.nl/informatie/aanmelden-camera-in-beeld.html) where people can register their camera to be part of a surveillance chain. The name and address of an owner of a camera capturing a crime are visible to lawyers defending the criminals. It's all so bad, and all the sheep happily jump on the same boat.
That being said, a family member was traumatised after a horrible robbery at home. A Ring is now in place. -
Ring has announced a new “Search Party” feature that could eventually bring mass biometric surveillance to our streets. It’s on by default. Shut it off.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/no-one-including-our-furry-friends-will-be-safer-rings-surveillance-nightmare-0@eff That's definitely a concerning development! I can see why many people would want to shut that feature off. What do you think could be done to better safeguard our privacy in these situations?
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Ring has announced a new “Search Party” feature that could eventually bring mass biometric surveillance to our streets. It’s on by default. Shut it off.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/no-one-including-our-furry-friends-will-be-safer-rings-surveillance-nightmare-0And then rip all your Ring crap out and cancel everything Amazon. Please.
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Ring has announced a new “Search Party” feature that could eventually bring mass biometric surveillance to our streets. It’s on by default. Shut it off.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/no-one-including-our-furry-friends-will-be-safer-rings-surveillance-nightmare-0@eff better yet get a different one not ice favorite ally
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Ring has announced a new “Search Party” feature that could eventually bring mass biometric surveillance to our streets. It’s on by default. Shut it off.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/no-one-including-our-furry-friends-will-be-safer-rings-surveillance-nightmare-0Well start dicking with it!!
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@eff are there any recommended alternatives to ring?
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Ring has announced a new “Search Party” feature that could eventually bring mass biometric surveillance to our streets. It’s on by default. Shut it off.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/no-one-including-our-furry-friends-will-be-safer-rings-surveillance-nightmare-0@eff Do Americans know that you don’t have to install a Ring camera. Other brands with less privacy issues do exist.
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