Amazon announced its first smart lock that eliminates the need for a physical backup key should its rechargeable battery die while you're away from home.
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Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies
Ring’s first smart lock can be hand-cranked when its battery dies
Ring's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out
New leaks provide our first look at Apple and LG’s smart home devices
Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next
We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up
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Amazon-owned Ring is entering the smart lock market with a device designed to tackle a common concern: getting locked out when the battery dies.
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Following a report from Bloomberg yesterday that Apple is collaborating with LG for a new collection of smart home devices and accessories, a reliable leaker known as "pdfu" on X has revealed more details about several of the new products, including…
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WorldPingThese include a lock, a thermostat and a temperature sensor.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
WorldPingThe new devices will include a smart thermostat, a video doorbell, and multiple security camera devices.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Gizmodo
The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by TechCrunch
WorldPingRing's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
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