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In the first public demo of the new universal language for smart locks, I used a Samsung Galaxy S24 to tap-to-open a Nuki smart lock. No app necessary, and no need to unlock the phone first.
Aliro is based on Apple’s NFC Home Key technology and will support UWB unlocking, allowing any smartphone to securely unlock any door lock, regardless of ecosystem or brand. The Aliro standard is scheduled to launch later this year.
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A great, basic Android phone — now with magnets.
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Remember when I upgraded a laptop’s entire GPU in just three minutes and filmed it for you? It wasn’t the only first I filmed that day! Here’s my Today I’m Toying With video hands-on with Framework’s industry-first standards-based 240W USB-C PD charging system. Look ma: no barrel jacks!
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Thin is in, but the big battery is the V5’s real magic trick.
Magic Cue mostly lives up to its name.
Level’s latest lock adds faster performance, built-in door sensing, and Matter support while keeping its “invisible” design.
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Despite its many flaws, Hasselblad’s flagship camera is one of my favorite cameras ever.
Recharges at 320W — charges two high-end laptops at 140W, simultaneously.
Bazzite can get you so close to the dream of PC gaming everywhere.
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The most repairable Fairphone yet is also the first I can easily recommend — but only if you live in Europe.
I said the Sharge Retractable 3-in-1 “might be the coolest looking pocket charger I’ve ever seen” and promised to find out. But while it’s definitely cool, I’m not so sure about the “pocket” part! For $45, do you gravitate towards Sharge’s unique design, or the slimmer Anker one?
It’s a complete overhaul of the Fitbit app, centered around the concept of adjustable, conversational coaching.
Dare I say it? Google has the wearable juice.
There’s lots we don’t know about Antigravity, the first drone from Insta360. But after my first flights, I think it could change what we expect out of drones. Want a look at some (prototype! compressed!) 360-degree footage on YouTube? I uploaded this interactive sample! Set resolution to 4K first.
From coop to attic, Home Assistant’s new Z-Wave antenna helped me connect devices in the furthest corners of my domain.
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Small form factor PCs are nothing new, but this is a refreshing take.
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The Eufy FamiLock has a digital peephole and can unlock with a wave, but it costs $400.
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ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 review: a $3,300 CES concept you can own.
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The 12-volt CRD2 fridge and freezer combo gets the basics right.
