Geeky Gadgets

Arduino Uno Q Beginners Guide 2026 : Run Vision, Voice Projects, Apps & More

What if you could combine the simplicity of Arduino with the power of a Linux-based processor, all in one compact device? Enter the Arduino Uno Q, a new development board designed to handle everything ...
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 ...
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 ...
Android Police

The Good Lock module I forced myself to learn — and now can't use a Galaxy without

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...
Ars Technica

Arduino’s new terms of service worries hobbyists ahead of Qualcomm acquisition

Some members of the maker community are distraught about Arduino’s new terms of service (ToS), saying that the added rules put the company’s open source DNA at ...
The New York Times

Our New Home Didn’t Feel Secure. Installing This One Device Has Changed Everything.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Adrienne Maxwell Adrienne Maxwell is an editor covering AV gear. Her specialty ...
CNN

You can still start the ‘Great Lock In’ to achieve health goals by the end of the year

Who says you have to wait until the new year to make a resolution or change in habits? The latest social media trend on TikTok and Instagram, dubbed the “Great Lock In,” kicked off September 1 and is ...
Futurism

Lock Company Sues Man Who Picked Its Lock, Gets Horribly Humiliated

It’s probably safe to say that not much phases Trevor McNally, a former marine turned full time lock-picking YouTuber. Unfortunately for the lock company Proven Industries, its leadership ...
Forbes

Behind Qualcomm’s Arduino Acquisition: 33 Million IoT Developers

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Chief Analyst & CEO, NAND Research. Qualcomm, a company built on selling chips to companies like Samsung and Apple in volumes of ...
The New York Times

I Bricked My Phone for 2 Weeks. My Brain Feels Much Better.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Elissa Sanci Elissa Sanci is a senior writer who has reported on label makers, ...
Forbes

Qualcomm Acquires Arduino To Advance Its Embedded Platform Strategy

Qualcomm's acquisition gives it access to millions of developers in the Arduino ecosystem while also supporting its platform strategy for embedded devices, which now extends across hardware, software, ...