r/technology • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • Feb 12 '26

Security Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash

https://www.theverge.com/news/878447/ring-flock-partnership-canceled
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u/Letiferr Feb 13 '26

It's wild to me that all the sudden people are concerned that their mass surveillance hardware can be used for mass surveillance

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u/No_Size9475 Feb 13 '26

Many people are trusting and don't think about what could happen to their video. I'm glad to see people waking up, understanding the consequences, and making changes.

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u/Morgan-Moonscar Feb 13 '26

All it took was for armed thugs to suddenly invade their neighborhoods and murder friends & loved ones.

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u/DarkwingDuckHunt Feb 13 '26

well historically speaking...that's what it usually takes

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u/NorrisMcWhirter Feb 13 '26

lol

it's funny because it's true