The new Amazon devices most likely to raise eyebrows use cameras, not just microphones. Say, “Alexa, I’m getting pulled over,” and the Ring Car Cam will record your interaction, save it to the cloud, and alert your family. But it can also be remotely activated as a security camera, to swivel around and see the whole room. Amazon announced its Ring security cameras would soon allow users to turn on what’s known as end-to-end encryption. ADADAnd Amazon finally said it would permit people to use Alexa devices without Amazon keeping a recording of their conversations.

Source: Washington Post September 24, 2020 20:22 UTC