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Educational tech company Chegg has sued Google in federal court claiming that its "AI Overviews" that appear ahead of search results have hurt its traffic and revenue. In order to be included in Google's search results, Chegg alleges, it must "supply content that Google republishes without permission in AI-generated answers that unfairly compete for the attention of users on the internet in violation of antitrust laws of the United States." Previously, publishers like The New York Times have sued AI companies over copyright infringement, accusing them of training large language models (LLMs) on IP material without permission. However, Chegg is taking another approach, instead accusing Google of abusing its monopoly position to force companies to supply materials for its "AI Overviews" on its search page. Failing to do so, it says, means it could effectively be excluded from Google Search altogether. Chegg included a screenshot of a Google AI Overview that takes details from Chegg's website without attribution, though the page in question appears lower down in the search results. Google told CNBC that it would defend itself against the suit. "Every day, Google sends billions of clicks to sites across the web, and AI Overviews send traffic to a greater diversity of sites," a spokesperson said. Google's use of its monopoly power in this way "amounts to a form of unlawful reciprocal dealing that harms competition in violation of the Sherman Act," Chegg claimed, while citing a federal judge's ruling from last year that Google is a monopolist in search. The tech-ed company said that it is particularly affected by these practices because the "breadth, depth, quality and volume of Chegg's educational content holds enormous value for artificial intelligence applications." Chegg is the latest in a long list of companies suing Google over alleged misappropriation of IP content, though as mentioned, using the Sherman Act is a novel approach. As of January 2025, 38 copyright lawsuits related to AI have been filed in the US, according to a site keeping track of the claims so far with mixed results. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/educational-tech-company-chegg-sues-google-over-ai-overviews-133017759.html?src=rss
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Security cameras can give you peace of mind by watching things when youre out of the house. They can also help keep tabs on your pets actions or let you check in on other parts of your property like your backyard. Set them up outdoors or at a window and you can get notifications when someones delivering a package or heading to your door.Of course, anything that takes footage in and around your home is a privacy risk, so youll want to look for security cameras with proper privacy features. And if youve already got some smart devices, its important to know whether your new camera will work with them. Some cameras are practically useless without a subscription, while with others, the subscription is just nice to have. Theres a lot to consider so we tried out over a dozen well-regarded models, filming our cats, dogs and other household members for weeks to help you pick the best security camera for your home. What to look for in a security camera Hardware and design One of the first things youll want to consider before buying a security camera is where you intend to put it. Do you want an outdoor or indoor setup, or cameras that can work in both environments? Thats the first decision to make, since not all cameras are designed to be weatherproof. Next, consider where those cameras will live: do you need ones that can easily mount to the side of your home or above your garage? Do you want cameras in every room of your house, installed up in a ceiling corner out of reach? Should those cameras be able to swivel and turn on their own to track subjects or give you a wider field of view? Check the specifications for the cameras youre considering to see if they come with any mounting hardware in the box, or if youll need special attachments to get the capabilities you want. For example, an extra feature like solar power for outdoor cameras typically requires buying the solar panel separately, or buying a configuration of the camera that includes the panel in the box. Another hardware component to consider is the proper connection for local storage. Many security cameras give you the option to save footage locally by connecting a thumb drive or a microSD card either to the camera itself or to its base station. If you dont intend on using cloud storage (which typically comes with a subscription cost), choosing a security camera system that allows for local storage will be key. Battery life Battery life considerations will only apply to wireless cameras, so youll want to make note of the expected battery life of any wireless camera youre considering. For most that use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, it will come down to how busy the camera will be on a regular basis recording video. Some could estimate a minimum battery life of a couple weeks to one month with high usage, but you could get even more than that if the camera is in a low-traffic area. I personally think you should be getting at least three weeks of battery life out of any rechargeable-battery security camera anything less and it becomes a hassle just to keep the device in working order. Also, be prepared to access your cameras (including those mounted in high places) whenever you need to recharge their batteries. Scant few options today (looking at you, Blink), run on AA or AAA batteries, and those tend to last up to two years before you need to replace them. Audiovisual features Nearly every security camera can send you a notification when it detects motion. Most also offer more sophisticated alerts, like person, package, pet and vehicle detection, though those sometimes require a subscription. You can decide under which conditions youd like to be alerted as well. Many cameras will let you set location preferences, using your phone to discern where you are, so youre only alerted when youre away. Some can then be programmed to turn off completely when youre home, or you can decide to keep the camera recording without alerting you of activity. Systems without location tracking can be armed on a schedule or manually turned on and off. Almost every security camera can listen as well as see some can send you an alert when specific sounds are detected, such as breaking glass, barking dogs or fire alarms. Those microphones also let you hear whats going on in the room, while built-in speakers allow for two-way conversations. If viewing events at night is important to you, youll want to consider a cameras ability to see in the dark. Most use infrared LEDs to detect motion and record events after the sun goes down. Infrared will work in total darkness, but can only produce a black and white image. A few cameras can capture color video at night through a combination of larger sensors and onboard image processing, but they wont work in total darkness. A couple of the options we tried have an onboard spotlight you can manually turn on to light up a space for a better picture. Subscription features Without exception, every camera we tested has an optional subscription component. These typically run between $3 and $15 per month, though some offer a discount if you pay for a year up front. Advanced (and sometimes basic) features are paywalled behind these subs, so if youre looking for things like person detection, extended live feeds, cloud storage, event labeling and longer event history, youll want to check whether you get those for free or only if you pay up. Cloud storage for video clips beyond a day or so is the most common subscription-only feature, but some cameras have the option of using local storage with a microSD card or flash drive. Cameras that work with Apples HomeKit will usually let you store clips using your iCloud+ plan, so you might not need a separate subscription for those. To help make sense of whether you need to pay for a plan or not, we detail the monthly prices and membership features for each pick below so you can gauge the full cost of the level of monitoring you want. Privacy settings The majority of security cameras use cloud storage for clips. Even those that store your footage locally on SD cards or USB drives are usually connected to the world at large through Wi-Fi. Anything thats in communication with other networks has the potential to be accessed by bad actors. Manufacturers take measures such as encrypting video before its sent to the cloud and requiring two-factor authentication to sign into any account to make systems safer. Users can go one step further by regularly installing security updates and making sure the passwords they use are strong and not reused elsewhere. As for keeping your personal activity private, all cameras have a disarm feature, but some can automatically turn off when you are home if you share your location. Others will also let you set privacy zones and wont capture footage or send alerts for movements in designated areas. That could be a part of the house you dont want recorded or, for outdoor coverage, parts of your neighbors yard or driveway. All the units we tested have indicator lights that turn on when a live view is being accessed or recording is taking place. But youll have to check what your particular cameras LEDs mean, as nearly every one is different. Recording in progress is sometimes indicated with a red light, sometimes that light is blue, and on other cameras, its green. Some security cameras let you disable the recording light too, if you dont want to alert would-be intruders that youre watching them. Compatibility If this is your first foray into smart hme gear, you just need to ensure that the camera you buy will work with your phone and all of our top picks here have apps that work with both iOS and Android. If you already have TVs, smart monitors, home hubs, doorbells and other smart devices, check that what you buy now will work with what you already have if you want the most seamless system. Weve listed which of the three major smart home ecosystems each of our picks will work with, but in general, Alexa has the widest compatibility with third party brands, followed by Google. Apples HomeKit has a smaller number of compatible cameras on the market, but the list is still sizable enough and includes well-regarded brands like Ecobee, Logitech and Aqara, so youll likely be able to find one with the features you want. Best security cameras for 2025 This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-security-camera-130035012.html?src=rss
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Amazon doesnt usually do device events in February, but in a year of turbulence, why not? The company is holding a presentation in New York, and, like in the past, Amazon wont be livestreaming anything. Engadget will attend, however, and liveblog the event so youll know whats happening. Amazon has teased its next-gen Alexa for what feels like years, promising a conversational vibe and the ability to process and execute complex requests. Is it ready to chat? And what random tech will Amazon cram it into? Clocks? Microwave ovens? Heres what were expecting. Mat Smith Get this delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe right here! The biggest tech stories you missed Disney+ just dropped an explosive trailer for Andor season 2 How to get MagSafe charging on an iPhone 16e Nintendo Switch 2 is launching soon, heres everything we know so far Slice-of-life soccer game Despelote kicks off on May 1 A fancy camera so minimalist it doesnt even have a memory card slot There's a huge built-in SSD instead. Sigma Sigmas newest camera is the BF, a 24.6-megapixel full-frame, mirrorless camera with a built-in SSD instead of a removable memory card. The BF is compatible with L-mount lenses, and as well as photos, its 35mm full-frame sensor can capture 6K video and supports things like HEVC encoding and capture speeds at up to 120 frames per second. At the highest settings, the camera can cram in up to two and a half hours of video footage probably enough. The Sigma BF will be available, body-only, for $1,999 in April, in black or silver. Continue reading. A second of Google Veo 2 AI video footage will cost 50 cents A minute will cost $30, then. Googles Veo 2 model, announced last December, now has pricing. At the moment, Veo 2 is limited to two-minute clips at up to 4K resolution a lot more than ChatGPTs 1080p 20-second snippets. Its difficult to compare pricing as Sora is part of a subscription-based service. If youre paying for a $200 ChatGPT Pro plan, thats 500 videos per month, while the Plus plan caps at 50 videos at 720p and only five seconds. Even if many don't bite at that pricing, Google is already testing its Veo 2 AI to generate backgrounds for YouTube Shorts. Continue reading. An M4 MacBook Air could be here in just a few weeks Apple might announce a powerful new Air in March. Apple In his Power On newsletter, Bloombergs Mark Gurman reports Apple is readying itself for the launch of the upgraded laptop next month. The company is reportedly winding down inventory of the existing models. The M4 MacBook Air is expected to come in two sizes, 13-inch and 15-inch, like the previous model. Last years M3 MBA launched awkwardly: Apple unveiled the M4 chip just a few months later. Continue reading. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-121547503.html?src=rss
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