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Reolink has finished rolling out its OMVI Series of home security cameras, which the company says now spans solar-powered devices to 24-megapixel panoramic monitoring units. The lineup is positioned as offering AI-based intelligent protection without requiring a subscription or monthly fee.
A new report looks at how home security cameras affect residents' sense of safety, noting that the devices can deter crime and offer reassurance. At the same time, the footage they capture sometimes depicts strange or frightening events that leave users unsettled rather than comforted.
Blink unveiled five new security cameras now available for preorder, including the Mini 4K Plus, its first model with 4K resolution, and two XR Plus cameras designed to connect to a new Sync Module XR Plus hub for extended range beyond typical Wi-Fi coverage. The new models cost more than Blink's older budget-focused lineup but remain cheaper than many rival high-resolution or long-range cameras.
Amazon's Blink unveiled five new security cameras: the $199.99 Frontier XR Plus trail camera with up to 7,000 feet of range, the $79.99 Mini 4K Plus (Blink's first 4K camera), the $109.99 Spotlight Cam 2K Plus, the $49.99 Mini Pan-Tilt 2K Plus, and the $149.99 Outdoor 2K XR Plus. All five are available for preorder starting today in the US, with features like cloud storage available through an optional subscription starting at $3.99 per month.
Modern vacuums carry cameras, microphones and a map of your home. Most of that is for navigation, but what leaves the house depends entirely on the vendor's choices.
Reolink is running a limited-time sale knocking up to $500 off its security camera lineup, including video doorbells, 4K solar-powered outdoor cameras, and full-property camera systems. The discounted pricing is available for one more day before reverting to standard rates.
Apple's Home app now offers AI-generated descriptive summaries and natural language search for security camera footage. These features require a paid HomeKit Secure Video subscription, with top-tier plans reaching up to $60 per month.
A veteran smart-home tester outlines ten practical adjustments homeowners can make to limit data collection from cameras, speakers and displays, including physically closing camera shutters and muting microphones when not in use. The piece also cites cybersecurity attorney Laurie Selkowitz, who warns that many users fail to disable opt-in data-sharing settings on devices like Ring cameras.
Anker's Eufy brand unveiled a lineup of new security devices at IFA 2026, including the multi-camera NVR Security System E50, the Video Doorbell S4, the Window Camera E10, and a radar-based Fall Detection Sensor. The E50 kits are already available in the US, Canada and Australia starting at $999, while the doorbell, window camera and fall sensor arrive later this year at prices ranging from $70 to $299.
At IFA, Anker introduced MindBase, a local smart-home hub that doubles as a network storage device with a 64GB SSD and two bays for 2.5- or 3.5-inch drives. Paired with Eufy cameras and sensors like the Video Doorbell S4 and Fall Detection Sensor, its onboard AI can analyze events in real time and respond to threats through lighting changes, verbal warnings, or vague 'active deterrence' measures. Anker has not disclosed pricing or a release date.
A DIY enthusiast connected three existing security camera microphones to BirdNet-Go, an open-source, locally-run AI tool, to automatically identify bird species by song in real time. The system also picks up bats and frogs, runs entirely on local hardware without cloud services, and can send custom alerts—such as via Discord—when specific species are detected.
Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based startup that sells AI-powered license-plate-reading cameras to police departments, cities, and businesses, has rapidly grown from a niche security vendor into a widely recognized name. That visibility has come largely through controversy, as the company's surveillance technology has drawn public scrutiny and criticism rather than praise.