Review Geek - Why You Shouldn't Use Indoor Cameras

December 9, 2022

Installing cameras inside your home may feel like a comfort to some. They provide you with a way to keep an eye on what’s happening in your house while you’re not away. And it can be particularly useful if you have people in your home when you’re not there. However, they have some serious security risks too. Our top story explains why you shouldn’t bring them into your house, how they make you vulnerable to spying by big tech and hackers, and suggest some alternatives that may fit your needs without putting your privacy on the line.

Other Highlights:

• Boost Mobile now offers “Unlimited Everything” for just $25.
• A new Pixel Fold leak gives a glimpse of the future of foldables.
• You can now thank your Amazon delivery driver with Alexa — and they might get a bonus if you do.
• … and more!

— Danny

Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four is often used as an analogy for the dystopian hell we seem to be sliding towards. One of the book’s creepier elements involved surveillance devices being installed in people’s homes. But if you’re jamming cameras in your own house, Orwell isn’t the only thing you have to worry about. Read More »

Build better brushing habits with this smart traveler bundle from Quip. This kit has everything you need away from home including a Refillable Floss Pick, Refresh Bag, Mint Flavored Anti-cavity Toothpaste, Toothbrush Cover, and a wireless Smart Electric Toothbrush. Plus! When you pair your toothbrush with the smartphone app, it allows you to earn amazing rewards that tracks and helps you improve your brushing habits. Check it out!

Electric bikes are intriguing and incredibly cool contraptions. And just like electric cars, they’re not super budget-friendly—except this one. The D3 Pro Mini from Fiido gives people the e-bike experience at a more affordable price while still delivering a healthy battery life and plenty of power. Read More »

Do you like the feeling of ruling the world? Maybe you’ve flexed your tyranny in every game of Risk1 you’ve ever played but yet the dominance is growing a little old. Or are you ready to overthrow the current tyrannical board game dictatorship? You may need another game that leads to global supremacy. Read More »

When working on a laptop with few connections, a USB hub can be a lifesaver. Unfortunately, not all hubs deliver the speed, power, and ports needed for a full range of uses. Satechi changes that with the USB-4 Multiport with 2.5G Ethernet, a 6-in-1 device that serves as an answer to many problems. Read More »

The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family. So, why not use this opportunity to see who’s the Worlde champion? Hasbro’s new Wordle board game places up to four players in a head-to-head word guessing contest—it’s like playing Wordle in real life!

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

The holiday shopping season is a busy time of year, especially when shopping for several people. Whether you’re getting gifts for others or buying yourself something nice, you’ll likely see those options to buy now and pay later with Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, or even PayPal’s installment plans. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

Boost Mobile, owned by Dish Wireless, is ready to launch its all-new mobile service provider to take on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. It’s called Boost Infinite, and you’ll get unlimited talk, text, data, and much more for only $25 a month, forever. Read More »

Last month, a massive leak from Front Page Tech puported to show the Pixel Fold’s final design, basic specs, and pricing. Newly-leaked renders and information from OnLeaks and Howtoisolve appear to corroborate Front Page Tech‘s claims, which is reassuring. Interestingly, both parties agree on the rumored May 2023 launch date. Read More »

After more than a decade of complaints, Chrome for desktop finally offers a memory-saving mode. There’s also a new battery-saving mode that activates when your laptop reaches 20% battery life. Rollout for these features will take a few weeks, though. Read More »

If you’ve ever wanted to thank your Amazon delivery driver for going above and beyond the call of duty, you can now use Alexa to do it. Just say, “Alexa, thank my driver,” to notify them of your appreciation. The company will tip the first million drivers that get thanked five dollars. Read More »

The IKEA Symfonisk lamp speaker, made in collaboration with Sonos, is a unique smart home product unlike any other. The first model came out in 2019, but today, IKEA announced a new floor-standing lamp designed to light up any space while delivering stunning sound. Read More »

Portal, the beloved first-person puzzle game released by Valve in 2007, is about to get its best-looking update in 15 years. Better yet, it’s completely free. Courtesy of NVIDIA, this wildly popular yet aging game will look nearly brand new. Read More »

For years, Apple resisted modifying the charging port on the iPhone from the company’s Lightning technology to the now-standard USB-C. That’s changing, according to Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Joswiak. He made the admission in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. Read More »

City-dwellers are gentle creatures that need to be protected from all outside sensations. At least, that’s the reasoning behind Dyson’s new noise-canceling, air-purifying headphones. The Dyson Zone is one of the weirdest wearables we’ve ever seen—weirder than Razer’s RGB face mask, even. Read More »

Video games commonly have a toggle in their graphics settings called VSync. But what does VSync do, and should you enable it? We’ll explore the pros and cons of VSync technology to help you decide when it’s the best option. Read More »

Everybody loves a quick fix and, thankfully, a lot of simple Windows optimizations are easy to apply. If you’re dealing with a sluggish Windows PC, you owe it to yourself to try one (or all!) of these tweaks. Read More »

Shopping for an affordable gaming headset is often an exercise in frustration, as many of them take cheap components and try to fix them with software and features like virtual surround sound. The Drop + EPOS H3X aims to be different, dropping the software and focusing on great-sounding components. Read More »

Windows optimization tips often center on making your PC run faster, but what if you want to log in faster and with fewer hassles? These simple tweaks can help. Read More »