Hacker News with Generative AI: Smart Devices

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 6 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 38 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 48 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 63 days ago | 1 comments

Consumer Protection, Regulation, Smart Devices

22 points by pseudolus 77 days ago | 5 comments

Home Automation, Smart Devices, DIY, Electronics

79 points by farslan 144 days ago | 28 comments