Amazon confirmed that it bought video doorbell startup Ring, in a move that could help the internet giant's delivery arm reach into people's homes. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but online reports valued the deal at more than a billion dollars. "We look forward to being a part of the Amazon team as we work toward our vision for safer neighborhoods." Ring home security products include internet-linked video doorbells that can connect to smartphones to show people who is at their doors and allow them to chat. Delivery people are not given access codes, as unlocking doors is done online.

Source: dna February 28, 2018 07:32 UTC