This Modular Webcam Lets You Physically Disconnect for Privacy - Yanko Design

"You know that little piece of tape covering your laptop camera? Or that awkward moment when you frantically check if your microphone is really muted before talking about your coworker? We've all been there. The problem is that webcams have become permanent fixtures in our lives, but trusting whether they're actually off means squinting at tiny icons buried in software menus. Designer Bhavesh Sharma thinks there's a better way, and honestly, it's kind of brilliant."

"The system centers around a clean, minimal camera module that attaches to a shared backplate along with other components. Think of it like building blocks for your workspace. Need just a camera for quick video calls? Done. Want to add a microphone module for podcasting? Snap it on. Curious about that optional screen module? Add it to the mix. The beauty is that you're not locked into one bulky all-in-one device that does everything poorly."

"Each module connects magnetically with pogo-pin contacts, so everything feels seamless and looks clean. But when you pop a module off the backplate, it's completely disconnected from power and data. Not "software off" or "privacy mode enabled." Actually off. Privacy becomes something you can feel in your hands rather than a setting you hope is working correctly."

NODE is a modular webcam system that makes privacy physical by letting users remove camera and microphone modules to guarantee they are powered and disconnected. Modules attach to a shared backplate and function as interchangeable building blocks for different uses, from quick video calls to podcasting. Magnetic connections use pogo-pin contacts for a seamless appearance while ensuring complete disconnection when detached. The system avoids all-in-one compromises by allowing users to combine camera, microphone, and optional screen modules as needed. An optional confidence display surfaces core status info like camera and microphone state, recording activity, and upcoming meetings.

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