Android 17 will Make Using SIM PIN Locks Much More Convenient

Android 17 beta 2 included strings for a new automatic SIM lock protection feature. Now, the latest Android Canary build shows it in action.

First look: Here's how Android's cool automatic SIM lock protection works

We previously uncovered evidence of an automatic SIM lock protection feature coming to Android, and we've now got a first look at the option.

Xiaomi launches Smart Door Lock G100 with AI fingerprint recognition & nine unlocking methods

Xiaomi launches the Smart Door Lock G100 with AI fingerprint recognition, 9 unlocking methods, smart alerts, encrypted security, and 12-month battery life.
The New York Times

This A.I. Tool Is Going Viral. Five Ways People Are Using It.

Claude Code generates computer code when people type prompts, so those with no coding experience can create their own programs and apps. By Natallie Rocha Reporting from San Francisco Claude Code, an ...
Wired

Review: Level Lock Pro

No bulk or screen; looks like a regular lock from both sides of the door. Impressive design with the battery hidden inside the lock bolt. Great battery life. App is beautiful and easy to use. More ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Copilot Studio extension for VS Code now publicly available

Microsoft announced that the Copilot Studio extension for the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) integrated development environment is now available to all users. Developers can use it to build and manage ...
Android Authority

Android 17's new App Lock might stop your notifications from spilling secrets

Android 17 is rumored to include a native App Lock feature. New code strings suggest that locked app notifications will show generic “New message” or “New notification” text instead of the usual ...
Consumer Reports

The Aqara Smart Lock U400 Detects When You Get Home, and Unlocks Itself—Hands-Free

For the past two weeks, I’ve been unlocking my front door without ever touching a keypad, fingerprint reader, smartphone, or physical key, thanks to a new smart lock. It’s the first lock I’ve ...
Engadget

Lockin's everlasting vein-recognizing smart lock doorbell cam combo is peak CES

The Lockin V7 Max smart lock displayed among other smart locks at CES (Amy Skorheim for Engadget) Smart locks have a notable inconvenience: running out of power. Lockin, maker of vein-recognition ...
PC Magazine

I Saw a Smart Lock at CES That You Literally Never Need to Recharge

Powered by wireless optical charging tech, Lockin's $1,300 V7 Max smart lock is a glimpse at the future of home security. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been ...
The Verge

Aliro arrives – the smart lock standard is set to launch this year

The cross-platform protocol will bring NFC and UWB unlocking to more smart locks and support both Apple and Android devices. The cross-platform protocol will bring NFC and UWB unlocking to more smart ...