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Consumer Reports rates SimpliSafe as the top security system
Here’s some news that should perk the ears of anyone interested in home security. Consumer Reports recently came out with a list of the best DIY home security systems money can buy. Our sponsor, SimpliSafe, topped the chart.
That’s great news for anyone who took Kim’s recommendation to try SimpliSafe. They based this rating on SimpliSafe’s base station, keypad, four contact sensors, and motion sensor. They rated the system Very Good or higher across the board.
SimpliSafe has a robust offering tested and given the thumbs-up by many tech groups over time. For example, the experts at Consumer Reports tested the video doorbell, smart lock and other gadgets in the past. Read on to discover why SimpliSafe takes the top place and why it should top your list of must-have security systems.
Here’s the backstory
Did you know someone can disable your home security system, even if they aren’t in your home? They just need a laptop and a radio frequency receiver. They block the signals from your motion sensors, which lets them bypass your home’s alarms.
It’s pretty scary — especially when you realize how many home security systems don’t let you know when this is happening. According to Consumer Reports, SimpliSafe detects this interference after a few seconds of a breach. However, Eufy and Cove both earn Poor ratings.
Stuff like this is good to know ahead of time. Otherwise, you might sign yourself up for a system that isn’t fully equipped to protect you. After all, there are tons of threats lurking around the corner. You want a robust system that protects you from scary threats — and SimpliSafe takes the cake.
Consumer Reports says SimpliSafe is always working on its jam detection algorithm. It releases “security updates to safeguard our system against jamming vulnerabilities,” according to a recent article. In other words, it’s always working hard to keep you as safe as possible.
Think of it this way: New cybersecurity threats are constantly popping up. Some companies are more adaptive than others. SimpliSafe is No. 1 for a reason: It’s proactive, robust and super easy to use.
This home security system has everything you need to create a custom protective strategy. You can set up wireless entry sensors individually. You can take advantage of Secret Alerts to see what’s going on. You can look over outbuildings, parked vehicles and more.
Why so many people love it
SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security system, so you know it’s engineered with the latest technology you want to keep your family safe. But what sets SimpliSafe apart is its people.
New mental illness alert: Just passing this along. Doctors are seeing a rise in “AI delusions,” people breaking down after endless chats with bots that never disagree. Not schizophrenia, but not nothing. Experts warn this could mark a brand-new disorder. Imaginary friends? Now they charge $20/month.
One in five
The number of Americans who admit they’ve followed AI medical advice that was later proven wrong. Batting .800 is great in baseball, but when it’s your health on the line, that’s less “MVP season” and more “urgent care speedrun.” Experts say AI can be a starting point, just make sure you follow it up with a real doctor before you roll the dice.
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110 million to 115 million years old
Dinosaur tracks were uncovered in Travis County, Texas, after July’s horrific floods. A volunteer helping clear debris found 15 three-clawed footprints in a crisscross pattern, each 18 to 20 inches long. So what was it? Experts think they belonged to a meat-eating dino like the 35-foot Acrocanthosaurus. Imagine that thing chasing you.
Around 1 in 3
U.S. counties have no full-time local journalist. That number has dropped 75% since 2002. The fix? Experts say we need more funding and policy changes. Kinda scary to think no one in the public eye is watching over local government, businesses or schools.
408
The number of cat nap videos researchers scrutinized … for science. Cat’s out of the bag, 65% of cats snooze on their left side. Why? Experts say it activates the right brain for lightning-fast reflexes and spatial finesse. The purrfect slumber isn’t just cute. Think elite soldier … in sleep mode, dreaming of chaos.
🔞 TikTok trouble, again: This is really bad. A viral TikTok trend is using motivational clips to camouflage grooming tactics. Teens, mostly girls, lip-synch “Yes you can” while text implies dating younger kids or sneaking out. Experts say it plays on empowerment language to nudge kids into risky behavior. Predators are watching and commenting. TikTok, of course, does nothing.
🛰️ Shrimp nets, meet rocket parts: Florida shrimpers on the Space Coast say they’re dragging up more than seafood, namely chunks of space junk. Experts agree it could be from rockets. Rocket junk is casually tossed in the Atlantic all the time, and launches are only picking up. Brace yourself for a new sea-to-table menu.
30 minutes
You don’t have to wait that long to swim after eating. That old drowning myth came from the idea that digestion pulls blood toward your stomach, leaving less for your muscles. Cue the imagined cramps. Experts say the shift is minimal and not dangerous. So yeah, jump in after lunch, just skip the cannonball.
100%
That’s how accurate ChatGPT-4 is at making lifesaving cardiology decisions. A hospital in Israel tested whether patients needed a stent or open-heart surgery, and in all 40 cases, the AI made the same calls as senior experts. Cherry on top? It gave answers in 10 minutes instead of the usual 30. Paging Dr. GPT.
TSA’s planning touchless pat-downs: Yep, they’re working on VR tech that lets agents “feel” you without any actual contact. How? Sensors scan your body shape, then send the data to haptic gloves, creating a virtual version of your contours. And don’t you know all that is going into some database? Speaking of … Did you know that the TSA likes to hire dentists as supervisors? They are already experts in performing cavity searches.
Scammers are deepfaking finance pros: They’re posting videos impersonating experts like Abby Joseph Cohen, promising to make you rich fast. All you have to do? Join their WhatsApp group for “undervalued” stock tips. Please don’t. Anytime a complete stranger promises you wealth or love and wants to use WhatsApp for a conversation, that is a major scam red flag.
35%
Adults who say AI will negatively impact the U.S. over the next 20 years. Only 17% feel optimistic. They’re worried about losing their jobs and having less privacy. On the flip side, 56% of AI experts think it’ll have a positive effect. Moral of the story: No one knows anything, but we’re all nervous.
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