SimpliSafe's latest Video Doorbell Series 2 combines 2K video with its Active Guard service, allowing trained monitoring agents to speak to suspected thieves, trigger the siren and request police dispatch when necessary. The system requires an existing SimpliSafe Base Station and Keypad.

Apple's HomePod 27 update adds AutoMix for Apple Music, creating smoother DJ-style transitions between songs and improving the speed and responsiveness of AirPlay connections. The update also includes bug fixes and security updates.

Microsoft is taking a firm stance that the safety and control of AI should take precedence over the pursuit of ever-greater capabilities. The company's new code of conduct states that it is willing to compromise on ultimate autonomy or generality to maintain human oversight. AI chief Mustafa Suleyman emphasized that moving more slowly or adopting less efficient models is a necessary trade-off to avoid the dangers of uncontrollable AI, even if it means lagging behind industry competitors.