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There's no getting around the fact that Ring makes some of the best smart video doorbells on the market. It's also true that the Amazon-owned brand has been subject to many privacy and security issues and subscription price hikes. The good news is one of the best alternatives is on sale for Prime Day.

Now Is a Great Time to Ditch Your Ring Doorbell

Securing your home is vitally important. Not only to protect your belongings when out of the house but also to give you that peace of mind when sleeping at night. Ring is a specialist in that department, with an array of security cameras to pick from. While not usually the cheapest, Amazon has reduced the price of a Ring Spotlight Cam Plus to its lowest ever price of $110. That's a 35% discount, representing a saving of $60, on one of our favorite home security cameras with lights. The Amazon deal is matching a Best Buy sale, so we expect the price will go up at Amazon at the end of the day, too.

One of Our Favorite Ring Security Cams Is Down to Its Lowest Price to Date

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A BRAND new smartphone has sparked concern after an expert discovered that the camera can be used to see-through some objects. YouTuber @purely_maxwell - real name Maxwell Lu - raised the alarm after he unexpectedly noticed he could see the batteries inside his TV remote when holding the CMF Phone 1 up to it.

Shocking ‘X-ray’ camera that can see-through objects discovered on new Android smartphone sparking privacy outrage

When smart devices keep watch on your valuable home spaces, it's smart of you to ask about their hacking and security vulnerabilities. Security cameras have run into disasters in the past, like an ADT employee who spied through customer cams for years before ADT resolved the issue, or Wyze's video glitch that let strangers see other people's home videos.

6 Ways to Stop Your Home Security Camera From Being Hacked

There are TV deals that slash the prices of premium displays, but there are also some offers that make cheap screens even more affordable. If you want something cheap and small that can stack on your dorm room dresser, here’s one to consider — the 32-inch Insignia F20 Series HD TV, which is down to only $80 following a $50 discount on its original price of $130. TVs don’t get cheaper than this outside of Goodwill, so if you’re on a tight budget, this may be what you need, but you need to hurry with your purchase because stocks may already be running low.

This dorm room TV is on sale for just $80 at Best Buy

The Doogee V Max Plus is available for $629 on Amazon. It's an exceptionally rugged phone with a strong case that protects the device from outdoor extremes, with a battery that lasts longer than you might think possible. The V Max Plus forgoes the usual Android App Drawer, the cameras...

The most rugged Android phone I've tested also has a week-long battery life

Summer is soon coming to an end but that doesn't mean the heat is stopping just yet. It's important to keep yourself cool during hot and humid days. Most buildings and offices have air conditioning, but what about when you're on the go? You can get yourself a portable fan that you can take with you on all of your adventures on the cheap. Right now, QVC is slashing over $20 off this Air Innovations 3-in-1 fan, bringing the cost down to just $38. And there's tons of colors to chose from, so you can pick what fits your style best.

Stay Cool Wherever You Go With Almost 40% Off This 3-in-1 Portable Fan

There's rumbling outside again. A thunderstorm is brewing, and for many, that can almost guarantee a power outage is soon to follow. When your electricity is out, you've got several things to worry about: staying cool, navigating in the dark and keeping the food in your fridge from going bad. If the power is out for several days, you've also got to start worrying about preserving the food in your refrigerator. That's why it's good to have a plan by preparing for the possibility of a power outage in your home. It's an especially good idea now, as extreme weather events like hurricanes and heat waves continue to affect those in the US.

How to Keep Your Food From Going Bad in a Power Outage

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

It's hard not to notice those vanity license plates like "GASLOL" on EVs while driving around. Why so braggy? Do EV drivers know something we don't?. This story is part of CNET Zero, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change and explores what's being done about the problem.

Is EV Charging Cheaper Than Gasoline? Here's What the Math and Experts Say

I have quite a few Android smartphones that have built-in thermal cameras (such as the Blackview BV8900 or the Ulefone Power Armor 18T), and I find them really useful. But my daily driver is an iPhone, and while Apple is never going to add a thermal camera to its flagship smartphone, you can do it yourself.

I'm adding this iPhone thermal camera accessory to my toolkit (especially at this price)

The Social Security payment schedule is a little different for August, and the second round of checks are headed out next week -- more than a week after the first payments were sent out. We'll fill you in when you can expect to see your payment hit your bank account. If you're still waiting on your check from July, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

August's Social Security Check Is on the Way: Here's When You'll Get It

EZVIZ launches the RS20 Pro, its smartest robot vacuum-mop yet

EZVIZ’s new robot vacuum-mop doubles as a security camera

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At its recent Unpacked 2024 event Samsung not only announced new devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldables, but also a handful of exciting updates arriving on said new gadgets. These include new astrophotography tools, which we now know will also be coming to older Samsung phones like the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24.When using your phone’s Astrophoto mode to capture dazzling photos of the night sky (like we did during the solar eclipse earlier this year) the camera needs to use a long exposure so that it can record the twinkling of distant...

Your Samsung Galaxy S24 and S23 will get a camera mode for truly celestial portraits

If you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to transfer money in the last six years, you may be eligible for a $2,500 payout. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a Payout. How to Submit a $2,500 Settlement Claim

Gas, water bills and energy prices are high and climbing higher. This summer has been the hottest on record for many cities across the US, and these scorching temperatures and heat waves are causing many to run to their thermostats to seek relief. Increased air conditioning usage can hammer folks with lofty cooling costs this time of year, which may have you wondering how you can cool down without wrecking your monthly spending. When you're renting, it isn't always possible to implement major cost-saving and energy-conserving changes, like weatherstripping or buying new Energy Star appliances. Chances are that you're not allowed to undertake big projects as an apartment dweller since even small tweaks could result in a lease violation.

10 Tips to Lower Your Utility Costs as a Renter

It's simple enough to get a Wi-Fi signal throughout your home, but taking it outside is another story. It's especially annoying if you're trying to connect a laptop, projector or big-screen TV for a movie night or big game. You can move your router as close to your yard or front porch as your Ethernet cable will take you, but that won't always solve the problem.

4 Simple Ways to Extend Your Wi-Fi Outside

MORE smartphones have started receiving an important Android update from Samsung. The tech firm is rolling out some crucial security repairs this month. Samsung regularly pushes out new software to address any recently discovered flaws or stability issues. So don’t expect any fancy features to arrive with this latest update. Instead, it addresses 50 security […]

Samsung rolls out important free Galaxy upgrade to more phones with a ‘crucial security update’ – see the full list

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. It always feels good when you buy something you think will be useful that turns out to be so useful, you use it regularly. This list of clever and effective Amazon products is filled with helpful items that customers can’t get enough of on a daily basis, and it’s probably safe to say you’ll want to buy more than one.

Clever-as-hell things on Amazon that you'll get so much freakin' use out of

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Keep Your Home Safe and Sound With Up to $100 Off a Pair of Eufy Solar Cameras

Whether you're away from home a lot or just want to always know who is around, a good security camera is important and can offer a...

Keep Your Home Safe and Sound With Up to $100 Off a Pair of Eufy Solar Cameras

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