Don't Let Your Robot Vacuum See You Naked

January 14, 2023

When you take a minute to think about how many cameras surround you at any given moment, you could be forgiven for making a banal Nineteen Eighty-Four comparison. However, when you stop to think about the cameras in your home that you think you have control over, you might wonder if it’s best to maintain your modesty at all times. In our top story, Andrew lays out the case that you actually should keep your clothes on in front of your camera-equipped robot vacuum cleaner. No spoilers, but hackers, voyeurs, and perverts are out there, and they’re pretty determined and don’t care about your privacy.

Other Highlights:

• Brand new Galaxy S23 Ultra leaks.
• SpaceX swears it won’t ruin the night sky.
• If you’ve noticed yellow lines on your iPhone 14 Pro, so did Apple.
• … and more!

–Danny

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Samsung recently announced it’ll officially unveil the Galaxy S23 series and the big new Galaxy S23 Ultra on February 1st. With just weeks to go before the big event, new leaks reveal all four colors and confirm a design we’ve expected for months. Read More »

Ever since SpaceX launched its first set of Starlink internet satellites into the sky in 2019, Astronomers and enthusiasts alike have worried it’ll ruin the night sky. Thankfully, SpaceX has now entered into an agreement with The National Science Foundation (NSF) to reduce the effects of satellites on astronomy. Read More »

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The Google Pixel 5 was our favorite smartphone of 2020, largely thanks to its awesome camera quality, ultra-comfortable design, and reasonable price tag. Today, you can buy the Pixel 5 for less than $200—it’s an incredible value, but unfortunately, it may not be the best long-term investment. Read More »

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Just before Christmas, iPhone 14 Pro users began posting pictures online of their devices flashing colored lines flashing across the display while powering on. The issue seems to have started just after the update to iOS 16.2, although some posts predate the OS upgrade. Now Apple is promising a fix. Read More »

It seems that a third Chromecast with Google TV is in the works. As reported by 9to5Google, the latest Google Home app preview contains references to a new Google TV streaming stick. Presumably, this is a refresh of the Chromecast with Google TV 4K, which originally launched in 2020. Read More »

At the end of 2021 and throughout 2022, Tesla continuously increased the prices of its electric vehicles to the point that we said the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y aren’t affordable anymore. This week though, the carmaker lowered prices by as much as $13,000 overnight. Read More »

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In the music world, vinyl records get a lot of attention when it comes to physical media. Sales for vinyl records have been on the rise for years, and now the same thing is starting to happen with cassette tapes. Read More »

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