Fri, 13 Feb 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash

A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.
Flock operates a network of cameras and license plate readers in the US used by police and law enforcement agencies. The agreement would have allowed agencies to retrieve video captured on Ring devices for investigations. Ring faced backlash after its Super Bowl ad sparked criticism as "creepy". A Flock spokesperson said the cancellation was a "mutual decision" that allows both companies to serve their customers better.
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