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CNET
25-06-2025
- CNET
What Surprised Me About Ring's New Generative AI Camera Feature
Launching Wednesday, June 25, Ring is bringing generative AI descriptions to its home security video services. The AI will be available for subscriptions on all existing Ring doorbells and security cams. We're used to seeing generative AI create conversations with us, like more chatty versions of voice assistants, or whip up pictures or explanations on command. However, this kind of home security AI works a bit differently. Ring's AI technology can examine its video and compare it with the data it's been trained on to recognize shapes, colors and more. When recognition tech like this works, it can put together a description of what's going on in the video. Google's Gemini, for example, uses similar tech to answer questions about "Where did the kids leave the bicycle?" or "Is the trash out by the driveway?" Ring's version appears simpler to use in a passive sense -- a boon to users who prefer not to spend time interacting with their home apps. There's little to manage in settings and the descriptions are designed to be succinct and easy to understand at a glance. Instead of sending a traditional phone alert like "Package spotted," Ring's AI will send a longer text saying what it senses is going on. Ring's AI alerts promise more in-depth info, but how you use them is your choice. Ring Those descriptions can range from "Two people are looking into a white car in the driveway" to "A dog is chewing on a pillow on a sofa." You don't have to use your Ring camera any differently -- you simply get different types of alerts that may be more helpful when making decisions, like activating your two-way audio. I'm looking forward to testing this feature and seeing how accurate it is. For now, if you're a Ring Premium subscriber ($20 per month) in the United States or Canada, start looking for updates and the new types of alerts, because they're already rolling out.
Gizmodo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
This Ring Doorbell Drops to 50% Off, Now $10 Below Its Black Friday Price for a Limited Time
Grant yourself peace of mind in your own home. The Ring Doorbell is comprehensive home security solution. With its enhanced video quality, precise motion detection, and seamless integration with Alexa, the Ring Doorbell offers unmatched convenience and security. Upgrade your home security today and allow yourself top-tier home monitoring with the Ring Doorbell, which happens to be part of a limited time deal at Amazon. That's right, for a the time being, you can save an even 50% on the battery-powered Ring Doorbell. It's normally priced at $100, but after the discount, you can nab it for just $50. That's a savings of—you guessed it—$50. See at Amazon Unmatched Security Ring's premier battery-powered doorbell camera is equipped with an HD camera, offering an expansive field of view that ensures you see more of what's happening at your front door. The 2024 model of the Ring Doorbell utilizes 66% more vertical coverage than the previous model. A larger field of view means you'll you'll have coverage head to toe of anyone stepping onto your property, and then you can zoom in anytime for closer look. This high-definition video quality delivers exceptional clarity, allowing you to identify visitors and packages with ease. Security doesn't stop when the sun goes down. Thanks to its enhanced imaging sensors, the Ring Doorbell delivers clear color and clarity even in low-light conditions. This means you'll have peace of mind knowing that your home is protected day and night. See at Amazon Never miss a delivery again with the Ring Doorbell's Person + Package Alerts. This exclusive feature, available with a Ring Protect subscription, notifies you when your package is detected within a specified zone. Say goodbye to stolen packages and hello to that new expensive Breville espresso maker you finally ordered. The Ring Doorbell is designed for convenience, powered by a Quick Release Battery Pack that allows for quick and easy recharging. No more dealing with hardwiring or complicated installations. Simply recharge the battery pack and keep your doorbell running smoothly. Seamless Integration with Alexa Enhance your home automation setup by connecting the Ring Doorbell with Alexa on compatible Echo devices. This integration enables announcements and Two-Way Talk, allowing you to communicate with visitors directly from the comfort of your home. Whether you're in the kitchen or upstairs, you'll always be connected to your front door. For a limited time, you can get the newest-model of the Ring Battery Doorbell for just $50 (down from $100). You'll be saving a nice $50 on your purchase. See at Amazon
Associated Press
15-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Zilliz Transforms Video Surveillance Industry with AI-Powered Vector Database Solutions
Leading surveillance providers leverage Zilliz Cloud to overcome data overload challenges, enabling real-time threat detection and sub-second video search across enterprise installations. REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zilliz, creator of the world's most widely adopted open-source vector database, Milvus, today announced significant adoption of its vector database solutions by video surveillance providers addressing critical industry challenges. As the global video surveillance market, valued at over $62 billion and growing rapidly, evolves from passive monitoring tools to intelligent, proactive security solutions, organizations using Zilliz Cloud and Milvus report breakthrough capabilities in overcoming data overload, eliminating manual monitoring inefficiencies, and achieving real-time threat detection. Traditional video surveillance systems struggle with data overload from underutilized footage, time-consuming manual monitoring processes, and data silos that prevent cross-domain intelligence integration. Surveillance platforms implementing Zilliz Cloud vector databases are solving these persistent challenges by transforming vast amounts of video data into actionable intelligence through vector embeddings that represent visual context and meaning. 'The video surveillance industry is undergoing a massive transformation from reactive monitoring to proactive intelligence,' said Charles Xie, CEO of Zilliz. 'Traditional surveillance systems create bottlenecks with manual processes prone to human error and data overload that limits effectiveness. Our customers are building AI-native security solutions that can process vast amounts of visual data in real-time, detect anomalies instantly, and provide actionable insights that were previously impossible to achieve.' Major Surveillance Platforms Report Breakthrough Performance Leading cloud-based surveillance providers report transformative results after transitioning from traditional databases to Zilliz Cloud's vector search technology. A major multi-tenant surveillance platform serving businesses from retailers with thousands of locations to small enterprises managing just a few sites achieved significant improvements in video retrieval performance. The platform now delivers sub-second search capabilities across months of footage using natural language queries such as 'person in red jacket near loading dock' or 'vehicle parked longer than 30 minutes.' 'Vector databases have solved the fundamental challenge of extracting meaningful insights from massive video datasets,' said a technology executive at the surveillance provider. 'We can now provide our customers with instant, accurate search results that would have taken hours of manual review with traditional systems.' Organizations implementing these AI-powered capabilities report security teams can now detect threats and respond up to 50% faster than traditional monitoring methods, while automated anomaly detection significantly reduces false positives and operational costs by eliminating extensive manual monitoring requirements. Enterprise customers across retail operations, industrial safety, transportation infrastructure, and smart city initiatives are deploying these capabilities to achieve advanced loss prevention, automated safety monitoring, passenger flow analysis, and privacy-compliant public safety tracking. Zilliz Cloud Delivers Enterprise-Scale Performance Zilliz Cloud's distributed architecture addresses enterprise-scale video processing demands through several key capabilities. The platform processes billions of video vectors with sub-100ms latency while auto-scaling to accommodate traffic spikes and varying workloads. Built-in security, encryption, and compliance features protect sensitive video data, while multi-tenant support enables surveillance providers to serve diverse customer bases efficiently. The vector database approach converts video footage into high-dimensional mathematical representations, enabling sophisticated AI analysis and semantic understanding that supports both real-time monitoring and forensic investigation. This technology eliminates traditional surveillance limitations by breaking down data silos and integrating video insights with other operational systems. Industry Adoption Accelerates with Responsible AI Focus As AI becomes more embedded in surveillance systems, Zilliz emphasizes responsible development practices aligned with privacy regulations such as GDPR. This US-based company's solutions maintain transparency and security standards while designing AI enhancement to augment human capabilities rather than replace security professionals, enabling teams to focus on complex decision-making while automation handles routine monitoring tasks. The integration of AI and vector databases positions surveillance systems for continued evolution, including edge computing implementations, AI-powered video summarization, and autonomous surveillance capabilities that will further improve security operations while reducing operational costs. Solutions Available for Enterprise Implementation Organizations implementing AI-powered video surveillance can learn more about Zilliz Cloud at or contact sales for deployment consultations. About Zilliz Zilliz is a US-based global leader building next-generation vector database technologies, helping organizations unlock the value of unstructured data and rapidly develop AI and machine learning applications. By simplifying complex data infrastructure, Zilliz brings the power of AI within reach for enterprises, teams, and individual developers alike. Zilliz offers a fully managed, multi-cloud vector database service powered by open-source Milvus, supporting major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and is available across more than 20 countries and regions. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, United States, Zilliz is backed by leading investors including Aramco's Prosperity7 Ventures, Temasek's Pavilion Capital, Hillhouse Capital, 5Y Capital, Yunqi Partners, Trustbridge Partners, and others. View original content: SOURCE zilliz
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zilliz Transforms Video Surveillance Industry with AI-Powered Vector Database Solutions
Leading surveillance providers leverage Zilliz Cloud to overcome data overload challenges, enabling real-time threat detection and sub-second video search across enterprise installations. REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 15, 2025 /CNW/ -- Zilliz, creator of the world's most widely adopted open-source vector database, Milvus, today announced significant adoption of its vector database solutions by video surveillance providers addressing critical industry challenges. As the global video surveillance market, valued at over $62 billion and growing rapidly, evolves from passive monitoring tools to intelligent, proactive security solutions, organizations using Zilliz Cloud and Milvus report breakthrough capabilities in overcoming data overload, eliminating manual monitoring inefficiencies, and achieving real-time threat detection. Traditional video surveillance systems struggle with data overload from underutilized footage, time-consuming manual monitoring processes, and data silos that prevent cross-domain intelligence integration. Surveillance platforms implementing Zilliz Cloud vector databases are solving these persistent challenges by transforming vast amounts of video data into actionable intelligence through vector embeddings that represent visual context and meaning. "The video surveillance industry is undergoing a massive transformation from reactive monitoring to proactive intelligence," said Charles Xie, CEO of Zilliz. "Traditional surveillance systems create bottlenecks with manual processes prone to human error and data overload that limits effectiveness. Our customers are building AI-native security solutions that can process vast amounts of visual data in real-time, detect anomalies instantly, and provide actionable insights that were previously impossible to achieve." Major Surveillance Platforms Report Breakthrough Performance Leading cloud-based surveillance providers report transformative results after transitioning from traditional databases to Zilliz Cloud's vector search technology. A major multi-tenant surveillance platform serving businesses from retailers with thousands of locations to small enterprises managing just a few sites achieved significant improvements in video retrieval performance. The platform now delivers sub-second search capabilities across months of footage using natural language queries such as "person in red jacket near loading dock" or "vehicle parked longer than 30 minutes." "Vector databases have solved the fundamental challenge of extracting meaningful insights from massive video datasets," said a technology executive at the surveillance provider. "We can now provide our customers with instant, accurate search results that would have taken hours of manual review with traditional systems." Organizations implementing these AI-powered capabilities report security teams can now detect threats and respond up to 50% faster than traditional monitoring methods, while automated anomaly detection significantly reduces false positives and operational costs by eliminating extensive manual monitoring requirements. Enterprise customers across retail operations, industrial safety, transportation infrastructure, and smart city initiatives are deploying these capabilities to achieve advanced loss prevention, automated safety monitoring, passenger flow analysis, and privacy-compliant public safety tracking. Zilliz Cloud Delivers Enterprise-Scale Performance Zilliz Cloud's distributed architecture addresses enterprise-scale video processing demands through several key capabilities. The platform processes billions of video vectors with sub-100ms latency while auto-scaling to accommodate traffic spikes and varying workloads. Built-in security, encryption, and compliance features protect sensitive video data, while multi-tenant support enables surveillance providers to serve diverse customer bases efficiently. The vector database approach converts video footage into high-dimensional mathematical representations, enabling sophisticated AI analysis and semantic understanding that supports both real-time monitoring and forensic investigation. This technology eliminates traditional surveillance limitations by breaking down data silos and integrating video insights with other operational systems. Industry Adoption Accelerates with Responsible AI Focus As AI becomes more embedded in surveillance systems, Zilliz emphasizes responsible development practices aligned with privacy regulations such as GDPR. This US-based company's solutions maintain transparency and security standards while designing AI enhancement to augment human capabilities rather than replace security professionals, enabling teams to focus on complex decision-making while automation handles routine monitoring tasks. The integration of AI and vector databases positions surveillance systems for continued evolution, including edge computing implementations, AI-powered video summarization, and autonomous surveillance capabilities that will further improve security operations while reducing operational costs. Solutions Available for Enterprise Implementation Organizations implementing AI-powered video surveillance can learn more about Zilliz Cloud at or contact sales for deployment consultations. About Zilliz Zilliz is a US-based global leader building next-generation vector database technologies, helping organizations unlock the value of unstructured data and rapidly develop AI and machine learning applications. By simplifying complex data infrastructure, Zilliz brings the power of AI within reach for enterprises, teams, and individual developers alike. Zilliz offers a fully managed, multi-cloud vector database service powered by open-source Milvus, supporting major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and is available across more than 20 countries and regions. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, United States, Zilliz is backed by leading investors including Aramco's Prosperity7 Ventures, Temasek's Pavilion Capital, Hillhouse Capital, 5Y Capital, Yunqi Partners, Trustbridge Partners, and others. View original content: SOURCE zilliz View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
11-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Integritus Group a Division of SEMM Holdings Launches XceptView: Video Intelligence Built for Independent Retail, Food & Beverage, and Convenience Store Operators
New York, NY June 11, 2025 --( )-- SEMM Holdings, a trusted leader in operational excellence, compliance, and profit protection, today announced the launch of XceptView, a powerful new solution tailored to the needs of independent retailers, hospitality businesses, and convenience store owners. This offering transforms existing video systems into strategic business tools—no new hardware or software required. XceptView empowers operators to identify risk, reduce shrink, and strengthen operations by turning passive video surveillance into meaningful, actionable insight. The Integritus Groups team of experts navigates the complex maze of video and transactional information, distilling it into crystal-clear intelligence that drives smarter decisions across the organization. 'Independent operators often feel like they're flying blind when it comes to shrink, operational inconsistency, or identifying total retail loss,' said Kevin O'Brien, EVP of Business Development at SEMM Holdings. 'It's about taking the systems and various mounds of data they already have and turning them into a true strategic advantage—without adding to their workload or their technology budget.' The Integritus Group Retail Risk Consulting: Insight Without the Overhead At the core of XceptView is The Integritus Group's Retail Risk Consulting, a hands-on, expert-led service designed to help operators pinpoint vulnerabilities and build customized loss prevention strategies. By leveraging existing video and transaction systems, The Integritus Group delivers targeted, data-backed recommendations to help safeguard profits and reduce risk—without requiring new tech investments or disrupting daily operations. Their expert-led video verification services uncover potential hidden loss and provide valuable behavior insights, enabling proactive and informed decision-making. Built for Independent Operators No New Technology Required – Works seamlessly with your current video infrastructure. Expert-Driven Results – Certified professionals in loss prevention, behavioral analysis, and POS review. Actionable Intelligence – Insights delivered clearly and efficiently to help you make fast, confident decisions. Flexible and Scalable – Ideal for independents, franchises, and multi-unit operators. Experience XceptView at NRF Protect The Integritus Group will showcase live demonstrations of XceptView during the NRF Protect Conference, June 23–25, within SEMM Holdings Booth #100. Attendees will experience firsthand how existing video systems can become a vital asset in protecting revenue and improving operations. About SEMM Holdings The SEMM Holdings Brands (The Integritus Group, Learn it Media and Pharma Compliance Group) empowers businesses through innovative compliance, safety, and profit protection solutions. With deep industry knowledge and a commitment to operational clarity, SEMM helps brands of all sizes operate with greater control and confidence. Media Contact: Kevin O'Brien EVP Business Development SEMM Holdings [email protected] [email protected] Contact Information: SEMMM Holdings Kevin O'Brien 781-727-2250 Contact via Email Read the full story here: The Integritus Group a Division of SEMM Holdings Launches XceptView: Video Intelligence Built for Independent Retail, Food & Beverage, and Convenience Store Operators Press Release Distributed by
