CES 2025 attendees can experience a new lineup of AI-powered security cameras from Xthings (under the Ulticam brand), featuring edge AI processing and subscription-free intelligent monitoring capabilities.
Product Overview; The new Ulticam series includes three distinct models targeting different home security needs.
- The Ulticam IQ Floodlight combines security camera functionality with powerful floodlights for comprehensive outdoor monitoring
- The Ulticam IQ offers spotlight capabilities in a more compact outdoor camera design
- The Ulticam Dot provides a portable, wireless security solution with extended battery life
Technical Capabilities; Edge AI technology enables advanced features without requiring costly subscription services.
- Built-in artificial intelligence processors handle person detection and alerts directly on the camera
- All models capture 2K Quad HD video, with 4K Ultra HD versions planned for Q2 2025
- Cameras include 8GB of built-in storage, expandable to 128GB
- Seven days of free cloud storage comes standard with all models
Smart Home Integration; The cameras offer broad compatibility with major smart home platforms and connectivity options.
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home ecosystems
- Multiple connection methods including Wi-Fi, LAN, 4G LTE, and Power over Ethernet
- The U home app enables real-time alerts, live viewing, and two-way audio communication
Pricing and Model Details; The lineup spans multiple price points to accommodate different budgets and needs.
- Ulticam IQ 2K starts at $169, with 4G LTE model at $199
- IQ Floodlight 2K begins at $199, with 4G LTE version at $239
- The portable Ulticam Dot is priced at $69 and features up to 9 months of battery standby time
Market Availability; Distribution plans target major retail channels in early 2025.
- Products will launch in Q1 and Q2 2025 across the United States
- Available through U-tec.com, Amazon, and Best Buy retail channels
Future Implications; The integration of edge AI processing in security cameras at these price points could reshape the home security market by eliminating the need for recurring subscription fees while maintaining advanced monitoring capabilities.
Recent Stories
DOE fusion roadmap targets 2030s commercial deployment as AI drives $9B investment
The Department of Energy has released a new roadmap targeting commercial-scale fusion power deployment by the mid-2030s, though the plan lacks specific funding commitments and relies on scientific breakthroughs that have eluded researchers for decades. The strategy emphasizes public-private partnerships and positions AI as both a research tool and motivation for developing fusion energy to meet data centers' growing electricity demands. The big picture: The DOE's roadmap aims to "deliver the public infrastructure that supports the fusion private sector scale up in the 2030s," but acknowledges it cannot commit to specific funding levels and remains subject to Congressional appropriations. Why...
Oct 17, 2025Tying it all together: Credo’s purple cables power the $4B AI data center boom
Credo, a Silicon Valley semiconductor company specializing in data center cables and chips, has seen its stock price more than double this year to $143.61, following a 245% surge in 2024. The company's signature purple cables, which cost between $300-$500 each, have become essential infrastructure for AI data centers, positioning Credo to capitalize on the trillion-dollar AI infrastructure expansion as hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Elon Musk's xAI rapidly build out massive computing facilities. What you should know: Credo's active electrical cables (AECs) are becoming indispensable for connecting the massive GPU clusters required for AI training and inference. The company...
Oct 17, 2025Vatican launches Latin American AI network for human development
The Vatican hosted a two-day conference bringing together 50 global experts to explore how artificial intelligence can advance peace, social justice, and human development. The event launched the Latin American AI Network for Integral Human Development and established principles for ethical AI governance that prioritize human dignity over technological advancement. What you should know: The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, the Vatican's research body for social issues, organized the "Digital Rerum Novarum" conference on October 16-17, combining academic research with practical AI applications. Participants included leading experts from MIT, Microsoft, Columbia University, the UN, and major European institutions. The conference...