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2021
DoorDash announces SafeDash driver safety features
DoorDash announced two new SafeDash features for delivery drivers in the Los Angeles area: a safety reassurance call connecting drivers with an ADT agent and an emergency assistance button through which ADT can contact 911. The features were expected to begin use in Los Angeles that month before becoming available nationwide.
2021
DoorDash introduces SafeDash security toolkit
DoorDash introduced SafeDash, an in-app security toolkit for delivery providers, with an initial rollout in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. DoorDash said delivery-side users across the United States would get access by the end of the year.
2021
Redfin partners with ADT to monitor Direct Access homes
Redfin announced a partnership with ADT to provide additional security monitoring for homes in Redfin's Direct Access program. ADT will inform sellers about property entries and exits, photograph entrants, monitor doors, and detect unauthorized entry outside touring hours.
2021
ADT sues Amazon over alleged Ring trademark infringement
ADT is suing Amazon, alleging that its subsidiary Ring infringed ADT's blue octagon trademark. The source describes this as a claim, not a determination of infringement.
2021
ADT sues Ring over blue octagon design
ADT sued Ring, claiming Ring's blue octagonal designs copied ADT's symbol and risked confusing customers; ADT asked a federal judge to bar Ring from using the allegedly similar symbols and sought compensation.
2020
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment supplies 8230 dicing machines to customers
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment developed the 8230 fully automatic dual-spindle dicing machine, and the article reports that the new product had been supplied to downstream customers.
2020
Google announces purchase of minority stake in ADT
Google said it is paying $450 million for a nearly 7% stake in ADT, a deal described as opening opportunities to extend the reach of Nest cameras and Google Assistant.
2020
Google announces $450 million investment in ADT
Google announced a $450 million investment in ADT in exchange for shares of newly created Class B common stock; the deal was expected to close later in 2020.
2020
Google and ADT announce smart-home security partnership
Google announced a partnership with ADT to combine Google devices, services and technology with ADT’s professional technician network for smart-home security offerings. The companies also described plans for future combined sales and installation efforts and enhanced monitoring.
2020
Google and ADT announce home security partnership
Google and ADT announced a partnership under which ADT will use Nest cameras and Nest Home Hub devices in customers’ security systems.
2020
ADT faces class-action lawsuits over alleged customer-camera spying
ADT faced two class-action lawsuits accusing the company of failing to prevent a former employee from accessing customers' home surveillance-camera video streams. The allegations in the lawsuits are not presented as established findings.
2020
ADT faced class-action lawsuits over alleged unauthorized camera access
Plaintiffs filed two federal class actions alleging that an ADT technician gained unauthorized remote access to customers’ security cameras and systems. The claims are allegations, not findings by a court.
2020
ADT launches Blue DIY home security platform
ADT unveiled Blue by ADT, its first do-it-yourself home security platform, comprising user-installable security components with optional professional monitoring and storage. The launch included three home security cameras and an Extender + Chime device.
2020
ADT acquires Defenders
ADT acquired Defenders in a cash-stock deal. ADT announced the deal on Monday.
2019
Lyft and ADT announce rider-safety pilot partnership
Lyft partnered with ADT on a planned pilot that will let drivers and riders contact ADT in an emergency. The pilot is planned for early 2020 in nine markets, including Chicago, New Jersey and Los Angeles.