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Technology Smart TVs Become Nodes in AI Scraping Networks, Security Research Reveals
Security firm Include Security documents how Bright Data's residential proxy network uses consent-based SDKs embedded in consumer apps, including smart TVs, to route AI training data scraping traffic through home internet connections. The research highlights the unique advantages of connected TVs over mobile phones for this purpose, including always-on power, high-speed WiFi, and minimal user oversight.
Technology Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite: An Affordable, No-Subscription Smart Lock for UK Renters
The Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite, reviewed by TechRadar, is an affordable smart lock priced at £129.98 that mounts over existing cylinders without drilling. It supports Matter over Thread for compatibility with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings, and operates without a subscription fee. Key features include digital keys, PIN codes, Auto-Unlock, and KeySense, though it lacks built-in Wi-Fi and Apple Home Key support.