Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop in spite of things. Several trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional "physical security," a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity are being rapidly pioneered by entities big and small in our industry. By all appearances, the security industry is in a stage of redefining itself.

More and more of us have smart doorbells, alarms, and locks -- but AI, together with the cloud, is set to revolutionize how these devices work. And much of it is down to the increasing ubiquitousness of cameras. These days, we expect this technology to appear on our devices, but cameras offer much more than entertaining selfies in the realm of security -- especially when cloud connectivity and AI underpins its capabilities. We're about to enter a whole new era of home security, and SpotCam wants to be central in this. AI is synonymous with facial recognition, but the home security systems of the future will look beyond our faces to offer protection.

When a person without a mask is detected by RAD's autonomous robotic security device, the system can generate audible and visible alerts to remind people to mask up. RAD's AI-powered product lineup includes a stationary security tower, wall-mounted security devices, a self-contained security and communication device, and a roaming security robot. When a person without a mask is detected by the autonomous robotic security device, the system can generate, depending on customer preferences, audible and visible alerts to remind people to mask up, according to the company.

With artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) applications becoming more widespread, it is necessary for individuals and businesses to understand how these two technologies work in tandem. IoT devices generate a large amount of data. Artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used in analyzing and tracking this data. Combining AI with IoT in such a way can create'smart devices' that can make well-informed decisions without human intervention. AI and IoT provide various uses in many sectors. Mulitple advanced technologies are reshaping the automotive industry.

Google is telling Nest camera owners that it's not to blame for a recent string of creepy security incidents. The search giant, which owns Nest, sent an email to owners of its security devices telling them to reset their passwords and enable stronger account authentication settings in light of an uptick in hacked cameras. Last month, users began reporting a number of bizarre cases, where hackers appeared to take over their Nest security cameras to hurl insults at them, spy on their sleeping baby and even tell Amazon's Alexa to play'Despacito' by Justin Bieber. Nest told users that the company notifies users if they detect their email was part of another website breach. When this happens, the firm will proactively disable their Nest account as a security measure.

Amazon's Echo has long ruled the smart home market, but Google Home's recent updates make it a contender for the top slot. The smart home market is evolving faster than you can say "third-party device," and the competition between these heavyweight companies is good for your wallet. Understanding the pros and cons of each platform is essential, especially when integrating home security devices. When it comes to digital assistants, Google Home and Amazon Echo are the clear front-runners in the smart home market. Their platforms utilize voice controls and massive libraries of available skills, and both offer integration with a number of third-party devices.

The period between the 1970s and the early 2000s was known as the "dark age of artificial intelligence." Due to less sophisticated computational power, slow processing and a lack of data, what was once thought of as a technology that could change human lives turned out to be no more than an idea for science fictions, a concept that didn't live up to its full potential. Yet, with the concept of machine learning taking shape in the early 2000s, things have changed. Machines that learn by themselves to gain intelligence – so much so that even a top human go player was defeated by Google's AlphaGo earlier this year – have revived an interest in AI, prompting companies to devote huge R&D resources into this area. In fact, the growth potential for AI is not to be ignored.