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

The Aliro standard will launch this year. The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlocking for smart locks, will arrive early this year, according to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). “We’re delighted to share that Aliro, the CSA’s standardized credential and communication protocol

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

The Aliro standard will launch this year. The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlocking for smart locks, will arrive early this year, according to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). “We’re delighted to share that Aliro, the CSA’s standardized credential and communication protocol

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SwitchBot just made a robot butler

TL;DR The onero H1 is SwitchBot’s first humanoid robot, featuring 22 degrees of freedom and Intel RealSense cameras to handle various domestic chores. Using a self-developed OmniSense VLA model, the robot aims to adapt to various household tasks, such as folding clothes, among others. SwitchBot also revealed the Lock Vista smart lock, the AI MindClip

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SwitchBot just made a robot butler

TL;DR The onero H1 is SwitchBot’s first humanoid robot, featuring 22 degrees of freedom and Intel RealSense cameras to handle various domestic chores. Using a self-developed OmniSense VLA model, the robot aims to adapt to various household tasks, such as folding clothes, among others. SwitchBot also revealed the Lock Vista smart lock, the AI MindClip

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This solar robot could power your electronics — and follow you around while doing it

Credit: Jackery TL;DR Jackery, a provider of solar power and backup solutions, is showcasing new products at CES 2026. The lineup includes a Solar Gazebo, with solar panels replacing the roof tiles, integrated power outlet, and a built-in projection screen. Besides the gazebo, Jackery is also announcing an autonomous robot that moves around chasing sunlight,

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SpaceX Lowering Orbits of 4,400 Starlink Satellites for Safety’s Sake

“Starlink is beginning a significant reconfiguration of its satellite constellation focused on increasing space safety,” announced Michael Nicolls, Starlink’s vice president of engineering: “We are lowering all Starlink satellites orbiting at ~550 km to ~480 km (~4400 satellites) over the course of 2026. The shell lowering is being tightly coordinated with other operators, regulators, and

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