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AI bots aid iPhone scalpers; Apple HomeView may add security camera features

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Scalpers are reportedly using AI bots to acquire rare iPhone Duos, according to a Gizmodo report. Separately, Apple's HomeView may be gaining new security camera features, as discovered by Reddit user pdfu in the HomeView 27.2 code, which suggests motion detection and live streaming capabilities. AI

IMPACT AI is being leveraged by scalpers to acquire limited-edition consumer electronics, potentially impacting availability and pricing for consumers.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains news about product features and a method of acquiring consumer electronics, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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AI bots aid iPhone scalpers; Apple HomeView may add security camera features

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    You’ll Never Guess How Scalpers Are Reportedly Snagging Rare iPhone Duos AI bots are apparently a factor. https:// gizmodo.com/youll-never-guess- how-scalpers-a

    You’ll Never Guess How Scalpers Are Reportedly Snagging Rare iPhone Duos AI bots are apparently a factor. https:// gizmodo.com/youll-never-guess- how-scalpers-are-reportedly-snagging-rare-iphone-duos-2000833542 # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecur…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/youll-never-guess-how-scalper…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features Reddit user pdfu found hints hidden in the HomeView 27.2 code that Apple could be adding security camera fea

    Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features Reddit user pdfu found hints hidden in the HomeView 27.2 code that Apple could be adding security camera features to its smart home hub. The strings describe a security camera mode with motion detection, live streaming,… https:/…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/apples-homeview-could-add-…

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