Smart home startup August today announced an update to its existing Alexa skill. If you have a first- or second-gen August Smart Lock you should now be able to ask Alexa to unlock the door for the ...

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When I installed the SwitchBot Lock Pro on my front door last year, it quickly became one of my favorite smart home upgrades. It was renter-friendly, worked with my existing deadbolt, and – with the ...

For many users, keeping your devices locked is a means to a secure end. It's necessary. You have sensitive data that can't fall into the wrong hands. But sometimes ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Unlatching the front door hands-free just got easier — if you have an ...

We’re still waiting for the ability to use Wear OS to unlock Android devices and Chromebooks. Watch Unlock was demoed earlier this year, and ongoing work reveals how Smart Lock will be sticking around ...

The new Lexar TouchLock SSD uses advanced NFC and AES security and comes in a MagSafe-ready and ultra-slim format that ...

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