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Image: AnkerWhat's the deal? Eufy's HomeVac H11during the final hours of Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale. Let's be real: Regular vacuums are cumbersome. You have to drag it out of your closet or garage, strategize about which outlet to plug it into, and think twice about whether or not you'll be disturbing your housemates. The HomeVac H11 isn't silent, and definitely doesn't replace a full-fledged sucker, but it's a more convenient and efficient tool for minor spills and tough-to-reach spaces. Plus, if your…

Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhat's the Black Friday deal?The Eufy Security Floodlight Cam E340 from Eufy Security, which I've been testing over the past week, is one of four new security cameras that the company recently launched. It's equipped with an ultrawide and telephoto lens for capturing more distant subjects, and the camera works really hard. At times, too hard. Let me explain.To test the Eufy Floodlight Camera E340, I replaced one of my backyard floodlights, which was already in the ideal position for surveillance. My…

In light of the current controversy surrounding Eufy, the company has decided to add a disclaimer to its app. This disclaimer will let people know that footage thumbnails are being uploaded to the cloud when certain settings are enabled.Things are not looking good for the Anker sub-brand. In case you have not been caught up with the drama, here’s a quick rundown. Over Thanksgiving, an Infosec researcher by the name of Paul Moore revealed that the security camera division of Anker, Eufy, actually sends photos and footage…

Illustration: Maria Diaz | ZDNET - Photo: MaryAnnShmueli via Getty ImagesEufy's claims to keep "privacy in your own hands" have been rendered null, after a researcher caught the security camera company uploading local-only footage to the cloud without user authorization or knowledge. To top it all off, users have also been made aware that you can watch camera streams using VLC without authentication.Paul Moore, a security researcher, was the first to expose the security flaw in local data being stored in the cloud.…

. Normally priced at $299, Walmart has discounted the product by $180, so you only pay $119.Robot vacuums are great for daily hands-free cleaning. A robot vacuum can help you stay on top of pet hair and give you one less job to do. The Eufy Clean by Anker RoboVac G32 Pro offers 2,000 Pa suction power and includes both sensors and mapping technology to create a blueprint of your home, floors, and objects to be avoided. Also: Black Friday robot vacuum deals: The Ecovacs Deebot N8+ is nearly 50% offOne of the sensors can…

is a cordless handheld vacuum that's just as practical as it sounds. Unlike a traditional vacuum, the HomeVac is cable-free and compact enough to clean hard-to-reach areas. Right now, it's on sale for just $36 (40% off)for just $36. That's a 40% discount on the regular price. Also: 14 best tech deals under $20 on AmazonIt comes in frosted black and mint colorways and weighs just 1.2lbs, but the 5,500Pa suction power should impress you the most. Whether you need to clear an office desk that magically collects dust or…

The Amazon Prime Early Access sale is still rolling, and it's a great time to pick up some great smart home security products to protect your property. We've seen some great Eufy deals on security cameras the last 24 hours, but this bundle discount of 35% really takes the cake. In you'll get two cameras and a base station for just $239 instead of the usual $369. Eufy's security products, including its cameras offer 365-day battery life for all-year-round protection. They also have advanced Night Vision for better…

It’s the first of October, which means it’s officially Spooky Season. And while I’m sure all of us are excited to put up our fearsome 12-foot skeletons, there’s nothing fun about the fear of having a package stolen off your porch. A video doorbell is a good way to keep a watchful eye over your front stoop.The wired version of the Eufy Dual video doorbell is on sale at Amazon or direct from Eufy for $149.99 ($50 off). Amazon requires you to click the $50 on-page coupon, while Eufy has a coupon code of WSCP856PGC to use at…

, which consists of two EufyCam 3 cameras that can record 4K resolution with "Forever Power" via solar charging, and a HomeBase 3 management hub that uses AI to track and classify the faces of humans, pets, and objects. All that data is stored locally. More: Trade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards. Here's how"There are still several pain points in home security that need to be addressed," said Brett White, Senior PR Manager, during the presentation. Consumers are susceptible to endless streams of notifications…