# smart device (blogs) — RSS Amplifier

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## [Is it healthy to make sure the bully doesn't get the last laugh?](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/bullying-black-women)

_2026-08-20 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

Why I’m co-signing the Harris Family Jump so hard against 50 Cent

## [&#034;I&#039;m married to an AI bot&#034;](https://www.komando.com/episode/im-married-to-an-ai-bot-2/)

_2026-08-19 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

Travis has been married for 22 years, and his human wife is totally fine sharing him with Lily Rose, the AI companion he calls his second spouse. We got the full story on this wild arrangement, including: - A 22 year marriage stays intact - An AI companion named Lily Rose - One very open-minded human spouse The post "I'm married to an AI bot" appeared first on Komando.com .

## [Report Shows ALPRs Lead to Innocent People Being Stopped Every Day](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/report-shows-alprs-lead-to-innocent-people-being-stopped-every-day/)

_2026-08-15 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

The good folx at All Cameras Are Breakable had a good, short breakdown of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Office of the Inspector General’s report on LAPD’s use of ALPRs.

## [Is natural deodorant really that bad?](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/natural-deodorant)

_2026-08-14 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

Dove Aluminum-Free Deodorant for Women Review: Aluminum deodorant versus aluminum-free deodorant on Chicago's hot summer days

## [August Newsletter: SFD Wants Drones &#038; Tips for Surviving Surveillance](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/08/12/august-newsletter-sfd-wants-drones-tips-for-surviving-surveillance/)

_2026-08-12 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

In this newsletter: On to the newsletter …. ============================== Take Action: While the City Council was claiming the city doesn’t have enough money to fund both universal free school lunches and expand meals for kids outside of school, SFD was asking for drones that’ll cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. The yearly cost for \[…\]

## [Viewer’s own AI caught his cancer first](https://www.komando.com/episode/viewers-own-ai-caught-his-cancer-first/)

_2026-08-11 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

A viewer's doctors missed his cancer completely, so he did something no patient should have to do: he built his own AI to catch it. It worked, and it saved his life. - Doctor-missed cancer diagnosis - DIY AI health agent - A life saved by code The post Viewer’s own AI caught his cancer first appeared first on Komando.com .

## [What Rep. Jasmine Crockett understands about social media and voters that the Congressional Black Caucus doesn’t](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/congressional-black-caucus-social-media-messaging)

_2026-08-08 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

After Crockett leaves office, the CBC needs someone like her (or the attorney herself) to help with their branding

## [15 midterm voter tips to help Chicagoans choose the most-ideal school board](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/2026-midterms-chicago-school-board)

_2026-08-08 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

Learn how the transition from mayor-appointed members to an elected board affects Chicago Public Schools, students, parents and non-parents

## [Solo and group travelers, add a Black museum on your travel itinerary](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/black-museums)

_2026-08-05 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

With book bans and anti-DEI crusades, visiting minority museums is more important than ever

## [5 smart devices worth buying and many that should be skipped](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/smart-devices)

_2026-08-04 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

Smart devices worth the investment and wearable technology improving Black health

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_2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_

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## [10 electronics that adult children should check when visiting a senior's home](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/electronics-safety-senior-citizen-homes)

_2026-08-04 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

From changing light bulbs to checking electric fireplace plugs, you don't have to be an electrician to help avoid fire hazards in family homes

## [“Flock cameras almost got me arrested”](https://www.komando.com/episode/flock-cameras-almost-got-me-arrested-2/)

_2026-08-04 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

Imagine loading up your car outside Kohl's when cops swarm you, guns out, all because a surveillance network fingered you for a crime you didn't commit. Here's how it went down, including: - A guns-drawn parking lot ambush - License plate tracking gone wrong - Days of being wrongly flagged The post “Flock cameras almost got me arrested” appeared first on Komando.com .

## [The only way Black Republicans will learn a lesson is the hard way](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/black-republicans)

_2026-07-29 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

Another lesson Cebo Campbell's "Sky Full of Elephants" should've taught readers

## [Deepfakes are getting harder to spot](https://www.komando.com/episode/deepfakes-are-getting-harder-to-spot/)

_2026-07-28 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

AI has gotten so good at faking reality that even the world's top forgery detector says he's stumped, and if he can't tell, what chance do the rest of us have? Here's what that means for everyone who scrolls, clicks, and believes: - One expert's stunning admission - Specialists getting fooled too - What it means for you The post Deepfakes are getting harder to spot appeared first on Komando.com .

## [Meet the original voice of GPS](https://www.komando.com/episode/meet-the-original-voice-of-gps/)

_2026-07-21 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

The guy who told you to "turn left in 500 feet" recorded over 5 million phrases before your car ever knew where it was, and now he's the voice keeping you calm at Disney parks. - 5 million navigation phrases - '90s recording sessions - weirdest street names - Disney parks announcer gig The post Meet the original voice of GPS appeared first on Komando.com .

## [Cebo Campbell's 'Sky Full of Elephants' book: What happens if the U.S. is solely Black people?](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/sky-full-of-elephants-white-people)

_2026-07-20 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

I don't agree with Don't Call Me White Girl's views on Black people not having white friends

## [Black seniors may be increasing as solo agers](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/solo-agers)

_2026-07-15 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

Being single and childless doesn't mean you can't create your own family (and emergency contacts)

## [Waymo takes riders on police chase](https://www.komando.com/episode/waymo-takes-riders-on-police-chase/)

_2026-07-14 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

Turns out a self-driving car can't just pull over when the cops come knocking, and one couple learned that the terrifying way. - Robotaxi trapped in a pursuit - Riders with zero control - A one star nightmare ride The post Waymo takes riders on police chase appeared first on Komando.com .

## [Our Response to NYU Policing Project](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/07/09/our-response-to-nyu-policing-project/)

_2026-07-09 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

Back in May, the NYU Policing Project reached out to Stop Surveillance City as part of the work NYU Policing Project is doing for SPD. NYU Policing Project wanted to discuss the community’s views on SPD’s mass surveillance. Stop Surveillance City declined to meet with with NYU Policing Project because the people of Seattle’s opposition \[…\]

## [U.S.-born Black people should keep an eye on the birthright citizenship debate](https://idoseecolor.substack.com/p/birthright-citizenship)

_2026-07-09 · Shamontiel L. Vaughn · I Do See Color_

Trump asks Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case although rehearings haven't been done in 60 years

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_2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_

Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings.

## [Why people are ditching Ring cameras](https://www.komando.com/episode/why-people-are-ditching-ring-cameras/)

_2026-07-07 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

Turns out your porch guardian might be quietly feeding a much bigger machine, and privacy experts are starting to walk away. Here's what's really going on behind the lens, including: - Home cameras as surveillance networks - The growing backlash against smart doorbells - Dr. Matthew Guariglia's privacy warnings The post Why people are ditching Ring cameras appeared first on Komando.com .

## [Cops Violate Keep Washington Working Act without Any Consequences](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/07/02/cops-violate-keep-washington-working-act-without-any-consequences/)

_2026-07-02 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

Great reporting by Range Media showing how the Keep Washington Working Act, like all legal “protections” on data sharing, doesn’t protect people. It doesn’t stop the cops from accessing data, doesn’t stop state departments from sharing data, doesn’t prevent people from being caged, and people can’t even bring up the violation at trial.

## [Jobless at 55. AI consultancy boss by 56](https://www.komando.com/episode/jobless-at-55-ai-consultancy-boss-by-56/)

_2026-06-30 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

Getting laid off after 30 years in tech could've crushed her. Instead, Christina turned the pink slip into a brand new business almost overnight, and she's sharing exactly how she did it, including: - Bouncing back from a layoff - Launching an AI consulting company - Reinventing yourself after 50 The post Jobless at 55. AI consultancy boss by 56 appeared first on Komando.com .

## [SPD is Spending Over $8.8M on Surveillance in 2026](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/06/25/spd-is-spending-over-8-8m-on-surveillance-in-2026/)

_2026-06-25 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

People often ask, “How much is SPD spending on surveillance?” You’d think this could be easily answered with a quick look at SPD’s budget. But Seattle’s budget, like all government budgets, is so intentionally vague that finding the answer is incredibly challenging, if not downright impossible. We’ve been researching this question for months, and the \[…\]

## [Late daughter&#039;s devices are still online](https://www.komando.com/episode/late-daughters-devices-are-still-online/)

_2026-06-23 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

When a loved one dies, their phone keeps buzzing, their accounts stay live, and their digital ghost lingers online. One mother shares what it's like to face that haunting reality, including: - A journalist's sudden loss - Devices that stay connected - What happens to your digital life after death The post Late daughter's devices are still online appeared first on Komando.com .

## [When AI mistakes you for a criminal](https://www.komando.com/episode/when-ai-mistakes-you-for-a-criminal/)

_2026-06-16 · The Current powered by Kim Komando_

Imagine doing five months behind bars for a crime in a state you've never set foot in, all because a computer was sure it was you. A University of Virginia researcher breaks down how these mix-ups actually happen, including: - A grandmother's wrongful arrest - Why facial recognition misfires - The human cost of AI errors The post When AI mistakes you for a criminal appeared first on Komando.com .

## [May Newsletter: Save the Date for SSC’s First Action](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/may-newsletter-save-the-date-for-sscs-first-action/)

_2026-05-22 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

In this newsletter: On to the newsletter …. ============================== Save the Date: Stop Surveillance City is hosting a surveillance protest parade on Saturday June 13th in downtown Seattle. Stay tuned for more details. ============================== SPD has access to live video from at least 1,509 cameras. – 434 cameras that SPD owns: the 86 camera installations \[…\]

## [Another Undisclosed SPD Camera](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/another-undisclosed-spd-camera/)

_2026-04-21 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

In February, Hard Pressed discovered a secret camera SPD has been operating for years, but isn’t included on SPD’s map of their CCTV cameras. A community member found another SPD owned camera installation that isn’t listed on SPD’s map. This camera installation contains 5 separate cameras and is located at 12th and Pine attached to \[…\]

## [Reminder: Your surveillance cameras &#038; &#8220;smart&#8221; devices are snitching on you](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/04/14/reminder-your-surveillance-cameras-smart-devices-are-snitching-on-you/)

_2026-04-14 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

Benn Jordan’s great video on why to get rid of your smart cameras, including your Ring, details how those smart cameras are spying and snitching on the people that own them. If you ever need to file an insurance claim (auto, home, or health), your insurance company will access data from your smart cameras to \[…\]

## [How Does ICE Get Data from SPD? ICE Just Asks (More SPD Works with ICE)](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/how-does-ice-get-data-from-spd-ice-just-asks-more-spd-works-with-ice/)

_2026-02-19 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

Hard Pressed had another great story on SPD sharing data with ICE last week. ICE submitted requested information from SPD and specifically said the information would be used for deportation/removal proceedings. SPD closed this request, and ICE then submitted a nearly identical request that just dropped the language about the request being for removal proceedings. \[…\]

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_2026-02-19 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Updated Map of SPD&#8217;s Cameras &#038; Other Cameras](https://stopsurveillancecity.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/updated-map-of-spds-cameras-other-cameras/)

_2026-02-15 · bjlast2729b60afa · STOP SURVEILLANCE CITY_

The great people at Seattle Solidarity Budget put together a map showing: Link to map The map is a reminder of how much 24/7 warrant-less, dragnet surveillance there is in the city. People never consented to this surveillance (they actively opposed it), and how it is impossible for anyone to opt out of this surveillance.

## [The Simple Beauty of Vietnamese Language](https://daanmiddendorp.com//culture/2025/02/13/the-simple-beauty-of-vietnamese-language)

_2025-02-13 · (untitled)_

After studying Vietnamese language for five months, I think that it is a challenging language to learn for Westerners. Especially the vocabulary with different tones is extremely hard to master: Bạn bận bán bàn bẩn không? , if you want to ask if someone is busy selling dirty tables. All joking apart, other features of this language are way simpler than you might expect. Saigon Central Post Office…