7 rules to follow when setting up a home security camera - and where you should never install one

In short, don't put a camera above or adjacent to any exhaust vent or heat source. The narrow alleyway between your home and your neighbor's house is a sketchy area because, normally, you can't see ...

The FCC has probably killed a plan to improve smart home security

The Cyber Trust Mark Program hasn’t been officially shut down yet, but the loss of its lead administrator leaves it in limbo.

Sauron, the high-end home security startup for ‘super premium’ customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos

After nearly nine years at Sonos, including a stint as chief product officer, Bouvat-Merlin took the helm of Sauron just last ...
PC Magazine

Sound the Black Friday Alarm: These Top-Rated Security Cameras and Video Doorbells Are at Least 50% Off

I manage PCMag's home security coverage, so I've been keeping an eye out for the best Black Friday deals. I've found discounts of up to $100 on highly rated security cameras from Arlo, Blink, and Ring ...
The New York Times

The Ring Alarm Security System Does Almost Everything Well. These 7 Accessories Make It Even Better.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rachel Cericola Rachel ...
Wall Street Journal

Federal Cyber Cuts Raise National Security Alarms

A steady drawdown of federal cybersecurity resources since President Trump took office is putting the U.S. at risk of falling behind China, Russia and other global adversaries on the digital ...
NerdWallet

SimpliSafe Home Security System 2026: Test & Review

SimpliSafe’s user-friendly equipment and competitive pricing make it our top pick for a home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page are ...
NerdWallet

Abode Home Security System 2026: Tested & Reviewed

Abode’s affordably priced kits and wide range of smart integrations make it a competitive home security system. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...
MacRumors

Apple Fixes Alarms in iOS 26.1

With the second beta of iOS 26.1, Apple updated the design of alarms set on the iPhone, making them harder to dismiss than before. Stopping an alarm in iOS 26.1 beta 2 requires a new Slide to Stop ...
The New York Times

We Uncovered Many Best-Selling Smoke Alarms on Amazon That Don’t Meet Basic Safety Standards

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Modern homes ...
Newsweek

New Social Security Report Raises Alarms for 300 Million Americans

More than 300 million Americans' Social Security records may have been put at risk after officials at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uploaded sensitive information to a cloud account ...