Amazon’s smart doorbell company Ring is now working with the AI-powered surveillance camera company Flock. According to a letter sent to the company by Sen. Ron Wyden, Flock had allowed data access to the Secret Service and the Navy — as well as ICE, as previously reported by 404 Media.
The partnership is through Ring’s Community Request program. In April, Ring announced another partnership with Axon, the company behind Taser.
Now, local US law enforcement agencies that use Flock’s platforms Nova or FlockOS can request video footage from Ring users through the Neighbors app. In the request, Ring says that law enforcement must include details about an alleged crime and its time and location. They must also include a “unique investigation code.” A request for footage will appear in Ring’s Neighbors app feed to all users in certain areas of interest.
Ring tells its users that participation in the Community Request program is “completely optional.” Users can turn off notifications for the request entirely, and the company says that law enforcement agencies cannot see who does or does not receive their requests or who declines to respond to their requests. Ring says that the rollout will occur in the coming months.
For years, it’s been reported that Ring works with law enforcement, often providing data without a warrant. It discontinued its Request for Assistance feature in the Neighbors app in 2024, but kept open the option of warrantless granting of data during what the company considers “emergencies,” a carveout also used by Google for its Nest data.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-fancy-gourmet-dish-right-a-michelin-guide-poster.jpg?id=60249825&width=1200&height=400&coordinates=0%2C136%2C0%2C136"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-restaurants" target="_blank">Quebec's culinary scene</a> just got a major upgrade. The Michelin Guide has released its 2025 star list, and nine restaurants across the province have earned a place among the world's finest, including three in Montreal.</p><p>It's also a historic year for Quebec City as La Tanière³ has officially become the province's first-ever restaurant to score two Michelin stars.</p><p><span></span>The awards were announced via <a href="https://michelinmedia.com/pages/blog/detail/article/c0/a1403/" target="_blank">a press release on May 15</a> — a quieter reveal than in years past, but the recognition remains just as prestigious for the chefs and teams behind these top-tier spots.</p><p>Here are the Michelin star winners in Quebec for 2025:</p><p>⭐⭐<br/>• La Tanière³ – Quebec City</p><p>⭐<br/>• Mastard – Montreal<br/>• Sabayon – Montreal<br/>• ARVI – Quebec City<br/>• Jérôme Ferrer – Europea – Montreal<br/>• Kebec Club Privé – Quebec City<br/>• Laurie Raphaël – Quebec City<br/>• Légende – Quebec City<br/>• Narval – Quebec City</p><p>While Quebec City led the pack with seven starred restaurants (including the only two-starred venue), Montreal's dining scene still earned its due with two standout additions:</p><h3>Mastard</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CvIwnSOrGhE/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Cuisine: Modern Quebecois</p><p>Address: 1879 Rue Bélanger, Montreal, QC</p><p>Why You Need To Go: Chef Simon Mathys’ Rosemont restaurant puts seasonal Quebec ingredients front and centre, with a constantly evolving menu that surprises even regulars. Think elevated local fare without the fuss — and now with a Michelin star to back it up.</p><h3>Restaurant Jérôme Ferrer - Europea</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctr3qJrPjb5/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Cuisine: Refined French with Quebecois flair</p><p>Address: 1065 Rue de la Montagne, Montreal, QC</p><p>Why it stands out: A staple of Montreal’s fine dining scene, Europea is known for its elegant tasting menus, dramatic plating, and immersive culinary experience. Chef Jérôme Ferrer blends French gastronomy with local ingredients for a meal that feels both theatrical and deeply rooted in Quebec.</p><h3>Sabayon</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-A0vjjx-QI/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Cuisine: Contemporary French</p><p>Address: 2194 rue du Centre, Montreal, QC</p><p>Why You Need To Go: This Pointe St-Charles gem offers refined French-inspired tasting menus with a warm, intimate vibe. Michelin praised its balance of precision and creativity — and locals already loved it for the same reason.</p><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/valerie-plante" target="_blank">Montreal mayor Valerie Plante</a> later congratulated the local restaurateurs with an Instagram post.</p><p>"Congrats also to Annette Bar à Vin, Restaurant Cadet, Casavant, Le Petit Alep, L'Express, Parapluie, and Rôtisserie La Lune for earning a Bib Gourmand, which celebrates excellent food at moderate prices!" she wrote.</p><p>"A shoutout as well to Foxy (and its owner/sommelier Véronique Dalle) for receiving the Exceptional Cocktails Award, and to Vanya Filipovic (Vin Mon Lapin) who has been nominated for the Michelin Sommelier Award."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJrzMhCTfQV/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><br/></p><p>You can explore the full 2025 selection on <a href="https://michelinmedia.com/pages/blog/detail/article/c0/a1403/" target="_blank">Michelin's website</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><br/></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
