Ring has new restrictions on police asking for doorbell camera video

MERRIONETTE PARK, Ill. (CBS) — At-home security cameras now go further than personal safety – they have become a crime-fighting tool, giving police a new view of crimes happening across the area. But there are now limitations on how law enforcement can access the home security camera videos. Some call it a win for privacy, but officers say the change could impact their cases. Ring doorbells are easy to find in neighborhoods around Chicago and the suburbs – and in recent years, police departments quickly gained access to the Ring footage. Yet now, Ring has said police departments can no…Continue Reading

Nothing Phone (2) update brings extensive camera improvements

Nothing today released a significant update to the company’s Phone (2) smartphone. The update primarily focuses on camera improvements, with some other quality of life changes thrown in for good measure. First is the more general list of improvements across all cameras: Improved clarity of faces in indoor environments Optimized highlight levels in low light environments Added an [sic] UI element to show when HDR is active Optimized highlight exposure when shooting in HDR Reduced dull tones when shooting in HDR Resolved halo effect issue in Portrait Mode when shooting in HDR Next…Continue Reading