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Newsweek
a day ago
- Newsweek
Babysitter Orders Food From DoorDash, Unprepared for Message From the Mom
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A babysitter who briefly stepped outside to grab a DoorDash order was unprepared for the backlash from the mother when she got home. In a post on Reddit's r/AmIOverreacting thread, u/South-Eagle-300 said that the mom discovered, via a Ring doorbell camera, that someone had approached the door. The visitor was a food delivery driver, summoned by the babysitter, who said they hadn't eaten since lunch and was developing a headache. The children, both aged under 2, were reportedly asleep at the time. Stock image: A mom shouts at a babysitter in a home. Stock image: A mom shouts at a babysitter in a home. shironosov "The mom told me she was uncomfortable that someone came to the door and that I 'left the kids alone'," the Reddit user wrote. The post included screenshots of the text exchange with the children's mother, showing a rapid shift in tone once the food delivery was discovered. Initially, the sitter asked for an update on the parents' return, noting they were already over two hours later than expected. The mother replied: "We are taking the 10:30 train so we should be home at 11:30." But, moments later, things escalated when the mom texted to ask whether the sitter had something delivered. After the sitter confirmed it was DoorDash, the mom responded saying that she was "concerned" about doing this without asking her first. "I would never be okay with a stranger coming to the door while my kids are sleeping. I really wish you had asked me before doing that," the text read. The mother went on to request that the babysitter double-check that both the storm door and the door chain were locked, adding that she needed to "fully trust who's here." In follow-up texts, the sitter apologized and said that they had waited until the delivery person left before stepping outside and had locked everything behind her. The sitter also mentioned having babysat for other families where ordering food was never an issue. But the parents remained firm, responding that their concern wasn't about the babysitter being hungry—it was about someone coming to the door without their knowledge, and the babysitter stepping outside without informing anyone. When the parents returned, the sitter was told they couldn't be trusted anymore and was subsequently fired. At the time of writing, the post received more than 31,000 upvotes and over 5,600 comments. Many commenters sided with the sitter, pointing out the double standard of leaving children with a near-stranger while expressing outrage over a 10-second trip to the porch. "People are crazy like if you're THAT concerned about your kids maybe you should take care of your own kids: sorry you lost clients that sucks," one user wrote. "I think the fact that she hired a stranger off Facebook to watch them and left them alone with her speaks volumes and she's a hypocrite to complain about food delivery in the way it was done here," another posted. Parenting consultant Jo Hayes told Newsweek that the babysitter's starvation may put the children at greater risk than opening the door to retrieve her food. "If they haven't eaten since lunchtime, their cognitive functions and general physical energy would be diminished, meaning they're in a less-than-ideal position to deal with any babysitting emergencies, should they arise," Hayes said. A third user believed the mom managed to redirect the attention away from how much later they would actually be arriving home. "At least now you'll be able to spot it next time … because there WILL be a next time. It's how these people move through the world," the user wrote. Newsweek reached out to u/South-Eagle-300 via Reddit.
Scotsman
a day ago
- Scotsman
Rotating camera smart doorbell vs Ring
Imou's Doorbell 2S has a clever trick up its sleeve | Imou This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. It rotates, it tracks, it looks slick – and it undercuts Ring. The Imou Doorbell 2S packs in high-end features like AI tracking, a 2K camera and a smart chime, all for under £80. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's always welcome to see true innovation in the world of household technology, and the Imou Doorbell 2S is a prime example. Unlike normal video doorbells which have fixed cameras, the Doorbell 2S has a rotating camera. This means it can track people as they move around on your driveway. It sounds really simple, one of those "why did nobody think of that" moments, but is it any good? I've been living with one for a while, and it's pretty impressive. The sensor built into the Doorbell 2S has three megapixels and 2K resolution, and that's nothing to write home about these days, but it does deliver crisp and clear footage. The headline act, of course, is the rotating camera, and it allows for a 180 degree field of view. It's important to point out that, as remarkable as that sounds, a Ring video doorbell has a 160 degree field of view, and I've tested an Arlo doorbell before with 180 degrees from a static camera. An AI system tracks the person you're watching, and moves the lens automatically to follow them | Imou However, quite importantly, the outer extremities of any static camera will be distorted, and you won't get HD resolution in the widest parts of the field - let alone 2K or 4K. This panning system, then, even though it only moves through 30 degrees, allows for crystal clear footage from all angles across the spectrum, and it really can make a difference. It's backed up by a built-in AI system that recognises when someone is approaching and activates a tracking system that moves the lens from side to side. There are other things I like about the Doorbell 2S. It looks really smart. Some doorbells are quite bland and boxy (I'm looking at you, Ring). The Imou's brushed steel, sculpted housing looks premium, and the mirrored button looks fab. The night vision is superb, and there's also a chime included, which doubles as a WiFi extender - another neat touch. The 5,000mAh rechargeable battery should give you at least a couple of months between charges, and the app isn't one of the best on the market, but it's good. Response times are decent enough too. The included chime doubles as a WiFi extender - which is a clever touch | Imou There's no support for Google and Alexa, which is a shame, and the cloud-based features are via a subscription, but you can use an SD card for local storage. You might expect all this technology to come at a premium price, but it really isn't. Currys seems to be the best place to buy one from, and it's currently £79.99. Compare that to a Ring Wireless Video Doorbell, and it's £20 cheaper, despite the fact it doesn't come with a chime, it only supports 1080p footage, and you really do need to pay for a subscription to get the best out of it. So while it might seem like the Ring doorbell is the default choice, you'd be daft not to shop around. And I personally think you'd be mad to overlook the Imou Doorbell 2S. It's very good.
Scotsman
a day ago
- Scotsman
Rotating camera smart doorbell vs Ring
Imou's Doorbell 2S has a clever trick up its sleeve | Imou This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. It rotates, it tracks, it looks slick – and it undercuts Ring. The Imou Doorbell 2S packs in high-end features like AI tracking, a 2K camera and a smart chime, all for under £80. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's always welcome to see true innovation in the world of household technology, and the Imou Doorbell 2S is a prime example. Unlike normal video doorbells which have fixed cameras, the Doorbell 2S has a rotating camera. This means it can track people as they move around on your driveway. It sounds really simple, one of those "why did nobody think of that" moments, but is it any good? I've been living with one for a while, and it's pretty impressive. The sensor built into the Doorbell 2S has three megapixels and 2K resolution, and that's nothing to write home about these days, but it does deliver crisp and clear footage. The headline act, of course, is the rotating camera, and it allows for a 180 degree field of view. It's important to point out that, as remarkable as that sounds, a Ring video doorbell has a 160 degree field of view, and I've tested an Arlo doorbell before with 180 degrees from a static camera. An AI system tracks the person you're watching, and moves the lens automatically to follow them | Imou However, quite importantly, the outer extremities of any static camera will be distorted, and you won't get HD resolution in the widest parts of the field - let alone 2K or 4K. This panning system, then, even though it only moves through 30 degrees, allows for crystal clear footage from all angles across the spectrum, and it really can make a difference. It's backed up by a built-in AI system that recognises when someone is approaching and activates a tracking system that moves the lens from side to side. There are other things I like about the Doorbell 2S. It looks really smart. Some doorbells are quite bland and boxy (I'm looking at you, Ring). The Imou's brushed steel, sculpted housing looks premium, and the mirrored button looks fab. The night vision is superb, and there's also a chime included, which doubles as a WiFi extender - another neat touch. The 5,000mAh rechargeable battery should give you at least a couple of months between charges, and the app isn't one of the best on the market, but it's good. Response times are decent enough too. The included chime doubles as a WiFi extender - which is a clever touch | Imou There's no support for Google and Alexa, which is a shame, and the cloud-based features are via a subscription, but you can use an SD card for local storage. You might expect all this technology to come at a premium price, but it really isn't. Currys seems to be the best place to buy one from, and it's currently £79.99. Compare that to a Ring Wireless Video Doorbell, and it's £20 cheaper, despite the fact it doesn't come with a chime, it only supports 1080p footage, and you really do need to pay for a subscription to get the best out of it.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Science
- Newsweek
Man Gets Doorbell Notification, 'Couldn't Believe' What He Saw Dog Doing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A pet owner "couldn't believe" what he caught his dog doing on the doorbell cam outside his home in Oklahoma. In a video shared with Newsweek by Ring, a German shepherd-boxer mix by the name of Hazel can be seen defying her canine status to do something a little more humanlike. When Hazel's owner Patrick got a notification on his phone informing him motion had been detected on the porch outside his home in Lawton, he wasn't entirely surprised. However, when the owner opened the Ring app, he was surprised to see Hazel letting herself back into their home. That was the moment he discovered his dog had worked out how to open and close doors. "I got a Ring notification and watched the video back," Patrick told Ring. "We couldn't believe it—our dog Hazel, a German shepherd-boxer mix under 1 year old, let herself out through the screen door!" Psychologist and canine researcher Stanley Coren said that dogs boast mental capabilities on a par with a 2-year-old child. However, each dog's intelligence differs, depending on breed. Coren told the American Psychological Association: "There are three types of dog intelligence: instinctive (what the dog is bred to do), adaptive (how well the dog learns from its environment to solve problems) and working and obedience (the equivalent of 'school learning')." Coren added that dogs are capable of learning where valued items such as treats are stored, the fastest way to get to a desired location, and even how to operate certain mechanisms like doors and latches. Hazel appears to have picked up these skills in next to no time. Now, going in and out of the house of her own accord has become second nature to her. "She's been opening doors on her own for about three weeks now, and we didn't teach her a thing," Patrick said. Even so, while he is very impressed at what she has picked up, Hazel's new set of skills have left Patrick feeling a little uneasy about leaving her unattended. "Turns out, I've got a very clever pup and now need to start locking the doors," Patrick said. That hasn't stopped the owner from sharing the clip far and wide. "We shared the clip because it gave us (and our friends) a good laugh," Patrick said. Hazel isn't the first dog to pick up this particular set of skills, of course. In November 2024, a woman learned the hard way that her dog had figured out how to open the front door. Then there is the adorable pup who has helpfully learned to open the door for her owner while she brings firewood in. Then there was the family dog who ended up getting "busted" putting his new skill set to good use. The message to dog owners is clear: lock your doors.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Forbes
Reolink's New Floodlight Security Cam has AI Search Skills At No Extra Cost
The new Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi smart security camera Chinese smart security camera specialist Reolink has taken the covers off of its new Elite Floodlight WiFi, which boasts 4K resolution, a 180-degree field of view, and - most intriguingly - an AI-powered local video search system that runs entirely on the device. We've seen the likes of Arlo and Ring unveil AI searching smarts in the past few months but these are both cloud-based platforms that require you to have a premium subscription plan in place. Reolink's offering, which is launching in Beta on the new Elite Floodlight WiFi, is all processed on the camera itself at no extra cost to the user. Dubbed Local AI Video Search, it lets you type in a phrase - think 'man in red jacket' or 'white van'- and the idea is that you will jump straight to the relevant footage without having to scroll through a timeline of clips. It's powered by Reolink's own ReoNeura AI engine, and the system supports search categories including people, vehicles, animals, and packages. Onto the camera itself and it looks a lot like the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera and Ring's Floodlight Cam Wired Pro, but it's got a spec-sheet that blows both of these out of the water. The Elite Floodlight WiFi is built around a dual-lens 4K (8MP) setup with image stitching for a seamless 180° panoramic view. That makes it ideal for covering large spaces like driveways, courtyards, and front gardens without blind spots. The camera also benefits from AI-powered motion detection, which can distinguish between people, vehicles, animals, and even spot packages. You can create custom zones, draw digital fences, or set linger alerts for when someone hangs around too long. On top of the camera sit two adjustable LED floodlights that offer up to 3000 lumens of brightness, which should be more than enough to light up a decent patch of your property or give any late-night lurkers second thoughts. You can tweak both the brightness and color temperature, choosing anything from a warm 3000K glow to a cool 6000K blast of clarity. There are smart lighting modes too - motion-triggered, dusk-to-dawn, or fully manual if you want to control it all yourself - and there's also a 105dB siren on board. In terms of connectivity, it's dual-band Wi-Fi 6, which comes with WPA3 encryption for better data security, and - as with all Reolink cams - it requires no subscription to unlock full functionality, which is in stark contrast with most of the competition. The Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi is up for pre-order now on Reolink's website, with prices starting at $219.99.
