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Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Gizmodo
Reolink's Solar-Powered Security Camera Hits an All-Time Low as Amazon Clears Out Stock This July
I wouldn't wish a break-in or burglary on my worst enemy. It is a world-shattering experience to have your home, and otherwise sacred and safe space, be invaded. You feel violated knowing someone has been in your space and gone through your belongings. Then there's the loss to consider, both financial and sentimental. All the more reason to install a home security system. REOLINK has an outdoor camera on sale right now for 21% off. It's normally priced at $140, but after the discount, you'll be saving $30. That bring the price down to $110. That's just $110 for peace of mind in your own home. The REOLINK security system is a wireless outdoor 8MP camera capable of recording in 4K. Whether it's day or night, you can capture vivid color and details of basically your whole property. The camera uses an intelligent auto-tracking system to follow motion. It can pan a full 360 degrees and tilt up to 144 degrees, giving you complete view of your yard and driveway. You can even set up to 64 preset points to quickly bounce between when viewing. See at Amazon You can receive alerts on your phone when motion is detected. The REOLINK camera is can identify the difference between a person, vehicle, or animal. This way it can notify you only when something of cause or concern enters frame and not just be constantly pinging your every time a squirrel runs across your lawn. With a lot of security camera, you only have the choice between going wired or battery-powered. With wired, you're limited to where you can install the camera. You need to ensure you can run cable to an outlet from the unit. With battery-powered, it can go anywhere but now you need to worry about replacing the battery once it dies. So with both, you're tethered to it is some way. Not with the REOLINK security camera though. This is solar powered which gives you the best of both worlds. The freedom to place it anywhere with the relief of not having to swap out its power. So long as your REOLINK camera gets at least 20 minutes of sunlight per day, it can power itself indefinitely. The REOLINK solar panel can be installed right on top of the camera or be installed separately, connected with a 177-inch solar cable. This is ideal for if you want to install the camera in a shady spot but still be able to charge it with solar power. For a limited time, you can score the REOLINK solar-powered security camera for just $110. That's a savings of $30, down from it's original price of $140. See at Amazon
News.com.au
04-07-2025
- News.com.au
How to blur your home on Google Maps
As homeowners invest in high-end locks, alarm systems and surveillance cameras to safeguard their properties. Some law enforcement officials say there's one overlooked measure that could help ward off burglars: obscuring their homes on Google Street View. While the feature has existed for years, a growing number of homeowners are now choosing to blur their houses in online map images to reduce digital exposure, the New York Post reports. It's an action authorities and crime experts suggest could help reduce the risk of becoming a target. Ryan Railsback, a police officer in Riverside, California, said he's seen some residents take this additional step. 'The crooks are looking for new and innovative ways to victimise people,' he told ABC News. 'It's good for the public to be aware of that and counter what the criminals are already doing.' Street View, a service of Google Maps, provides panoramic images captured by camera-equipped vehicles traversing public roads. While it offers convenience for everything from navigating new neighbourhoods to browsing real estate, it may also give criminals an easy way to scope out potential targets, experts say. Christopher Herrmann, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, told ABC News that 'would-be thieves certainly want to scout their locations before they hit them,' using publicly available imagery to assess potential points of entry, spot visible cameras or alarms, and even identify valuable property visible from the street. For those looking to conceal their home on Street View, Google allows homeowners or tenants to request a permanent blur. Users can access the tool by locating their home on Google Maps, opening the Street View image, and clicking 'Report a problem' in the lower right corner. A short form allows users to specify the area they want blurred. According to Google, once applied, the blur cannot be reversed. 'We'll review your report as fast as we can,' Google states on its site. 'If you entered your email address in the form, we may contact you to get additional information or to update you on the status of your report.' Still, not everyone agrees that the tactic is foolproof. Some warn that having the only blurred home on a block could have unintended consequences, potentially signalling that the residents have something worth hiding.
