Hacker News with Generative AI: Smart Devices

Amazon Is Discontinuing the "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" Feature on Echo (resetera.com)
Amazon is discontinuing the "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" feature on Echo devices starting March 28th 2025 (voice recordings will be sent to Amazon).

Privacy, Amazon, Echo, Smart Devices

182 points by nickthegreek 43 days ago | 28 comments

FCC proposes cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices (fcc.gov)
This is the proposed U.S. Cyber Trust Mark logo, for which the FCC is seeking registration as a certification mark from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Cybersecurity, Smart Devices, Government Regulation, Technology

35 points by david_shaw 105 days ago | 4 comments

Xiaomi Home Integration for Home Assistant (github.com/XiaoMi)
Xiaomi Home Integration is an integrated component of Home Assistant supported by Xiaomi official. It allows you to use Xiaomi IoT smart devices in Home Assistant.

Home Automation, Xiaomi, Smart Devices, Home Assistant

559 points by coherence73 131 days ago | 329 comments

Watchdog to issue new guidance after report finds air fryers may be listening (news.sky.com)
Smart device manufacturers will be issued with new guidance on how to comply with data protection laws, a watchdog has said, after it emerged air fryers may have been listening in on families' conversations.

Privacy, Smart Devices, Data Protection, Consumer Safety

15 points by austinallegro 131 days ago | 16 comments

Smart gadgets' failure to commit to software support could be illegal, FTC warns (arstechnica.com)
Makers of smart devices that fail to disclose how long they will support their products with software updates may be breaking the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned this week.

Consumer Protection, Software Updates, Law, Smart Devices, FTC

10 points by lg_rocket 150 days ago | 0 comments

Why is my air fryer spying on me? We reveal the smart devices gathering data (which.co.uk)
Which? research has found evidence of excessive smart device surveillance - from air fryers demanding permission to listen in on conversations and sharing data with TikTok, to TVs wanting to know users’ exact locations at all times

Privacy, Smart Devices, Consumer Reports, Surveillance, Data Collection

7 points by gnabgib 162 days ago | 0 comments

Python client for the $20 Colmi R02 smart ring (tahnok.github.io)
Open source python client to read your data from the Colmi R02 family of Smart Rings. 100% open source, 100% offline.

Python, Smart Devices, Open Source, Wearables

355 points by tahnok 195 days ago | 119 comments

Oura Ring 4 (ouraring.com)
Oura Ring 4 is our most personal, accurate, and comfortable smart ring yet.

Wearable Technology, Smart Devices

53 points by lazyjeff 204 days ago | 79 comments

EU forces Apple to improve iOS interoperability with third-party devices (9to5mac.com)
Under the scope of the Digital Markets Act, the EU commission today announced proceedings to compel Apple to improve support for third-party connected devices like smartwatches, headphones, VR headsets with iPhone and iPad.

EU Regulations, Apple, Interoperability, Smart Devices

9 points by retskrad 219 days ago | 1 comments

Consumer Protection, Regulation, Smart Devices

22 points by pseudolus 233 days ago | 5 comments

Home Automation, Smart Devices, DIY, Electronics

79 points by farslan 300 days ago | 28 comments