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The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Panicked Ring users told total strangers ‘logged in' to their doorbells and cameras in major bungle
RING users have experienced unauthorised devices logging into their doorbells in a major bug. Panicked customers have reported unusual activity as devices from various locations around the globe tried to log into their accounts. 1 Ring users have reported suspicious logins to their accounts on May 28 Credit: Ring On May 28, a surge of suspicious login attempts have sparked fears amongst Ring doorbell owners that their accounts had been hacked. Some users claim to have seen live view activity when no one in the household had used the app. Others said they did not receive multi-factor authentication prompts or security alerts when they added new devices. Ring's response Ring has denied any hacking speculations and cited a backend update bug as the reason for the mishap. read more on tech The company said: "We are aware of an issue where information is displaying inaccurately in Control Center. "This is the result of a backend update, and we're working to resolve this. "We have no reason to believe this is the result of unauthorized access to customer accounts." Ring's claim is backed by the fact that all false login entries were made on the same date. Most read in Tech Hacking rumours However, customers believe it was a global hacking attack as their Authorised Client Devices list contained strange IP addresses, unknown devices, and countries they have never been to. One customer wrote on X: "Absolute bollocks with your 'bug' I don't even know Derbhille or is she anyway associated with our ring camera or family? "Just admit you've been hacked and yous are gonna amend this." Ring's flying 'spy drone' that monitors your home in the AIR 'coming 2026' – it stalks burglars & even recharges itself Another one added: "I find it interesting that it's just a 'bug' yet one of my several unknown logins from that date was a log in from Spain… "I'm in Texas so doesn't seem like just a bug or log ins on prior devices because I can assure you I have never been to Spain." Hacking rumours have been fuelled by the fact that a backend update should be simple to undo. However, three days later, users continue to receive logins from unfamiliar devices. Ring users should go to Control Center > Authorized Client Devices to check and remove any unrecognised devices. Ring's 'spy drone' launching soon Ring's The Always Home Cam was first announced in 2020 and was slated to hit shelves in 2021 - but it never landed. The gadget is the brainchild of recently returned Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff, who has been testing the indoor flying camera in his office, according to Siminoff may be launching the device soon in "limited quantities", according to sources. Despite a 2021 launch that never really arrived, Ring showed off the flying security cam at CES in 2023. The drone flies automatically around the home, with some obstacle avoidance technology so that it doesn't crash into ceiling light or precious vase. Once it has scouted the perimeter, it flies back into its compact cradle when it recharges. Ring, owned by Amazon, touts the gadget as a way for privacy-hawkish homeowners to be "in two places at once".


Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Panicked Ring users told total strangers ‘logged in' to their doorbells and cameras in major bungle
Read on to find out how to remove unrecognised devices RING IT UP Panicked Ring users told total strangers 'logged in' to their doorbells and cameras in major bungle Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RING users have experienced unauthorised devices logging into their doorbells in a major bug. Panicked customers have reported unusual activity as devices from various locations around the globe tried to log into their accounts. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ring users have reported suspicious logins to their accounts on May 28 Credit: Ring On May 28, a surge of suspicious login attempts have sparked fears amongst Ring doorbell owners that their accounts had been hacked. Some users claim to have seen live view activity when no one in the household had used the app. Others said they did not receive multi-factor authentication prompts or security alerts when they added new devices. Ring's response Ring has denied any hacking speculations and cited a backend update bug as the reason for the mishap. The company said: "We are aware of an issue where information is displaying inaccurately in Control Center. "This is the result of a backend update, and we're working to resolve this. "We have no reason to believe this is the result of unauthorized access to customer accounts." Ring's claim is backed by the fact that all false login entries were made on the same date. Hacking rumours However, customers believe it was a global hacking attack as their Authorised Client Devices list contained strange IP addresses, unknown devices, and countries they have never been to. One customer wrote on X: "Absolute bollocks with your 'bug' I don't even know Derbhille or is she anyway associated with our ring camera or family? "Just admit you've been hacked and yous are gonna amend this." Ring's flying 'spy drone' that monitors your home in the AIR 'coming 2026' – it stalks burglars & even recharges itself Another one added: "I find it interesting that it's just a 'bug' yet one of my several unknown logins from that date was a log in from Spain… "I'm in Texas so doesn't seem like just a bug or log ins on prior devices because I can assure you I have never been to Spain." Hacking rumours have been fuelled by the fact that a backend update should be simple to undo. However, three days later, users continue to receive logins from unfamiliar devices. Ring users should go to Control Center > Authorized Client Devices to check and remove any unrecognised devices. Ring's 'spy drone' launching soon Ring's flying home drone could be launching soon after several years of teasing, according to reports. The Always Home Cam was first announced in 2020 and was slated to hit shelves in 2021 - but it never landed. The gadget is the brainchild of recently returned Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff, who has been testing the indoor flying camera in his office, according to Business Insider. Siminoff may be launching the device soon in "limited quantities", according to sources. Despite a 2021 launch that never really arrived, Ring showed off the flying security cam at CES in 2023. The drone flies automatically around the home, with some obstacle avoidance technology so that it doesn't crash into ceiling light or precious vase. Once it has scouted the perimeter, it flies back into its compact cradle when it recharges. Ring, owned by Amazon, touts the gadget as a way for privacy-hawkish homeowners to be "in two places at once".


The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Ring's flying ‘spy drone' that monitors your home in the AIR ‘coming soon' – it stalks burglars & even recharges itself
RING'S flying home drone could be launching soon after several years of teasing, according to reports. The Always Home Cam was first announced in 2020 and was slated to hit shelves in 2021 - but it never landed. Advertisement 8 The drone flies automatically around the home, with some obstacle avoidance technology so that it doesn't crash into ceiling light or precious vase Credit: Ring 8 It can also only fly one floor at a time, and has a limited flight time of just five minutes on a single charge Credit: YouTube/Ring 8 The idea is to scrap multiple plug in cameras around the home and have just one patrolling drone available Credit: YouTube/Ring The gadget is the brainchild of recently returned Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff, who has been testing the indoor flying camera in his office, according to Siminoff may be launching the device soon in "limited quantities", according to sources. Despite a 2021 launch that never really arrived, Ring showed off the flying security cam at CES in 2023. The drone flies automatically around the home, with some obstacle avoidance technology so that it doesn't crash into ceiling light or precious vase. Advertisement READ MORE ON RING Once it has scouted the perimeter, it flies back into its compact cradle when it recharges. Ring, owned by Amazon, touts the gadget as a way for privacy-hawkish homeowners to be "in two places at once". "Some indoor cameras just monitor the room. Ours can move around it when you're away," Ring says on the gadget's product page. "Left a window open or the stove on? Create flight paths ahead of time so you can manually check in with the Ring App from anywhere." Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive The security device won't be able to fly manually, work outside or zoom from one floor of the home to the other, according to Siminoff. But you can give it predetermined routes around the home that it cannot stray from. Amazon's Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus watches your front door & doesn't need any wires It can also only fly one floor at a time, and has a limited flight time of just five minutes on a single charge. The idea is to scrap multiple plug in cameras around the home and have just one patrolling drone available. Advertisement "Instead of simply encouraging customers to buy more cameras and set them up in more locations around the home, how could we solve this problem with one solution?" Siminoff noted in a Ring blog post. "We wanted to create one camera that could give users the flexibility of every viewpoint they want around the home, while delivering on our founding principles of privacy and security." 8 The Always Home Cam has been priced at $249.99 (£185.80) Credit: YouTube/Ring 8 The rise in autonomous vehicle technology has meant parts have become cheap enough to sell as a consumer product Credit: YouTube/Ring Advertisement Siminoff, who founded Ring in 2013 before it was snapped up by Amazon, has reportedly been working on this drone concept for years - long before the acquisition. However, parts were so expensive initially that the cam would have cost an eyewatering $2,000 to sell at retail. But with the rise in autonomous vehicle technology, parts have become cheap enough to sell as a consumer product. The Always Home Cam has been priced at $249.99 (£185.80). Advertisement Though some privacy campaigners say there's no price they would pay to install a security drone in their own home. Despite it only having a camera and no microphone, unlike Ring's popular doorbells, critics argue that the very concept of a flying surveillance camera in the home is problematic. "It's difficult to imagine why Amazon thinks anyone wants flying internet cameras linked up to a data-gathering company in the privacy of their own home," Silkie Carlo, of privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch, told the "It's important to acknowledge the influence that Amazon's product development is having on communities and the growing surveillance market." Advertisement 8 You can give it predetermined routes around the home that it cannot stray from Credit: Ring 8 The device may be launching the device soon in "limited quantities", according to sources Credit: YouTube/Ring 8 Ring, owned by Amazon, touts the gadget as a way for privacy-hawkish homeowners to be "in two places at once" Credit: YouTube/Ring


Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Ring's flying ‘spy drone' that monitors your home in the AIR ‘coming soon' – it stalks burglars & even recharges itself
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RING'S flying home drone could be launching soon after several years of teasing, according to reports. The Always Home Cam was first announced in 2020 and was slated to hit shelves in 2021 - but it never landed. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 The drone flies automatically around the home, with some obstacle avoidance technology so that it doesn't crash into ceiling light or precious vase Credit: Ring 8 It can also only fly one floor at a time, and has a limited flight time of just five minutes on a single charge Credit: YouTube/Ring 8 The idea is to scrap multiple plug in cameras around the home and have just one patrolling drone available Credit: YouTube/Ring The gadget is the brainchild of recently returned Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff, who has been testing the indoor flying camera in his office, according to Business Insider. Siminoff may be launching the device soon in "limited quantities", according to sources. Despite a 2021 launch that never really arrived, Ring showed off the flying security cam at CES in 2023. The drone flies automatically around the home, with some obstacle avoidance technology so that it doesn't crash into ceiling light or precious vase. Once it has scouted the perimeter, it flies back into its compact cradle when it recharges. Ring, owned by Amazon, touts the gadget as a way for privacy-hawkish homeowners to be "in two places at once". "Some indoor cameras just monitor the room. Ours can move around it when you're away," Ring says on the gadget's product page. "Left a window open or the stove on? Create flight paths ahead of time so you can manually check in with the Ring App from anywhere." The security device won't be able to fly manually, work outside or zoom from one floor of the home to the other, according to Siminoff. But you can give it predetermined routes around the home that it cannot stray from. Amazon's Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus watches your front door & doesn't need any wires It can also only fly one floor at a time, and has a limited flight time of just five minutes on a single charge. The idea is to scrap multiple plug in cameras around the home and have just one patrolling drone available. "Instead of simply encouraging customers to buy more cameras and set them up in more locations around the home, how could we solve this problem with one solution?" Siminoff noted in a Ring blog post. "We wanted to create one camera that could give users the flexibility of every viewpoint they want around the home, while delivering on our founding principles of privacy and security." 8 The Always Home Cam has been priced at $249.99 (£185.80) Credit: YouTube/Ring 8 The rise in autonomous vehicle technology has meant parts have become cheap enough to sell as a consumer product Credit: YouTube/Ring Siminoff, who founded Ring in 2013 before it was snapped up by Amazon, has reportedly been working on this drone concept for years - long before the acquisition. However, parts were so expensive initially that the cam would have cost an eyewatering $2,000 to sell at retail. But with the rise in autonomous vehicle technology, parts have become cheap enough to sell as a consumer product. The Always Home Cam has been priced at $249.99 (£185.80). Though some privacy campaigners say there's no price they would pay to install a security drone in their own home. Despite it only having a camera and no microphone, unlike Ring's popular doorbells, critics argue that the very concept of a flying surveillance camera in the home is problematic. "It's difficult to imagine why Amazon thinks anyone wants flying internet cameras linked up to a data-gathering company in the privacy of their own home," Silkie Carlo, of privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch, told the BBC when the gadget was first unveiled. "It's important to acknowledge the influence that Amazon's product development is having on communities and the growing surveillance market." 8 You can give it predetermined routes around the home that it cannot stray from Credit: Ring 8 The device may be launching the device soon in "limited quantities", according to sources Credit: YouTube/Ring


The Sun
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ring's flying ‘spy drone' that monitors your home in the AIR ‘coming soon' – it stalks burglars & even recharges itself
RING'S flying home drone could be launching soon after several years of teasing, according to reports. The Always Home Cam was first announced in 2020 and was slated to hit shelves in 2021 - but it never landed. 7 7 7 The gadget is the brainchild of recently returned Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff, who has been testing the indoor flying camera in his office, according to Business Insider. Siminoff may be launching the device soon in "limited quantities", according to sources. Despite a 2021 launch that never really arrived, Ring showed off the flying security cam at CES in 2023. The drone flies automatically around the home, with some obstacle avoidance technology so that it doesn't crash into ceiling light or precious vase. Once it has scouted the perimeter, it flies back into its compact cradle when it recharges. Ring, owned by Amazon, touts the gadget as a way for privacy-hawkish homeowners to be "in two places at once". "Some indoor cameras just monitor the room. Ours can move around it when you're away," Ring says on the gadget's product page. "Left a window open or the stove on? Create flight paths ahead of time so you can manually check in with the Ring App from anywhere." The security device won't be able to fly manually, work outside or zoom from one floor of the home to the other, according to Siminoff. But you can give it predetermined routes around the home that it cannot stray from. Amazon's Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus watches your front door & doesn't need any wires It can also only fly one floor at a time, and has a limited flight time of just five minutes on a single charge. The idea is to scrap multiple plug in cameras around the home and have just one patrolling drone available. "Instead of simply encouraging customers to buy more cameras and set them up in more locations around the home, how could we solve this problem with one solution?" Siminoff noted in a Ring blog post. "We wanted to create one camera that could give users the flexibility of every viewpoint they want around the home, while delivering on our founding principles of privacy and security." 7 7 Siminoff, who founded Ring in 2013 before it was snapped up by Amazon, has reportedly been working on this drone concept for years - long before the acquisition. However, parts were so expensive initially that the cam would have cost an eyewatering $2,000 to sell at retail. But with the rise in autonomous vehicle technology, parts have become cheap enough to sell as a consumer product. The Always Home Cam has been priced at $249.99 (£185.80). Though some privacy campaigners say there's no price they would pay to install a security drone in their own home. Despite it only having a camera and no microphone, unlike Ring's popular doorbells, critics argue that the very concept of a flying surveillance camera in the home is problematic. "It's difficult to imagine why Amazon thinks anyone wants flying internet cameras linked up to a data-gathering company in the privacy of their own home," Silkie Carlo, of privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch, told the BBC when the gadget was first unveiled. "It's important to acknowledge the influence that Amazon's product development is having on communities and the growing surveillance market." 7 7