Smart Camera instead of Peephole to Secure Houses

Security cameras are seen on a building in Shanghai. (Reuters)
Security cameras are seen on a building in Shanghai. (Reuters)
TT
20

Smart Camera instead of Peephole to Secure Houses

Security cameras are seen on a building in Shanghai. (Reuters)
Security cameras are seen on a building in Shanghai. (Reuters)

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) saw the launch of new smart security cameras for houses and residential apartments.

The new cameras can replace door peepholes or can be installed on the top of the door (in case it lacks for a peephole).

The CNET.com website reported that Ring Company has developed many types of smart cameras, including "Door View Cam" and "Brinno Duo Smart Peephole DoorCam" that replace peepholes, and the "Remo+ DoorCam 2" that hangs over the top of the door, the German news agency reported.

The idea is that you do not have to deal with electrical wiring or damage your doorframe.

Anyone can buy these devices, but it makes the most sense for people living in apartments and any other rental properties with cranky landlords, who have rules about installing devices.

The Door View Cam by Ring costs $199. It will hit stores later this year, according to Ring, and they're designed to work with other Ring products.

This camera allows the user to receive alerts on his phone whenever someone rings the bell or if activity is detected within range of the camera's motion sensor.



Apple Names Insider Sabih Khan as COO

The Apple logo is seen on the Apple store at The Marche Saint Germain in Paris, France July 15, 2020. (Reuters)
The Apple logo is seen on the Apple store at The Marche Saint Germain in Paris, France July 15, 2020. (Reuters)
TT
20

Apple Names Insider Sabih Khan as COO

The Apple logo is seen on the Apple store at The Marche Saint Germain in Paris, France July 15, 2020. (Reuters)
The Apple logo is seen on the Apple store at The Marche Saint Germain in Paris, France July 15, 2020. (Reuters)

Apple on Tuesday named insider Sabih Khan as its chief operating officer, taking over from Jeff Williams, as part of a long-planned succession.

Khan, who has been with Apple for 30 years and is currently the senior vice president of operations, will take on the new role later this month, the iPhone maker said in a statement.

Before joining Apple's procurement group in 1995, he worked as an applications development engineer and key account technical leader at GE Plastics.

Williams will continue to report to CEO Tim Cook and oversee the company's design team and Apple Watch.

The design team will report directly to Cook after Williams retires late in the year.