Schlage announced today that the Sense Pro smart deadbolt revealed at CES 2025 will finally be available for purchase in the United States and Canada starting June 29, with a U.S. price set at $399 and a Canadian price set at $549. The Smart Deadbolt will be available at Amazon, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and select other retailers. Sense Pro uses Ultra Wideband technology to enable hands-free unlocking with a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch model. After adding a digital key to the Apple Wallet app, you can simply approach your door with your iPhone in your pocket or your…
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Apple is ‘speeding up’ work on the 20th anniversary iPhone it plans to launch next year, reports Bloomberg. Several rumors suggest that the device will have an edge-to-edge display with curved glass on all sides for a near-borderless visual effect. There will be two anniversary models of similar size to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max that will launch in September. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to be the same size as the current iPhone 17 Pro models, suggesting the anniversary iPhone could come in 6.3- and 6.9-inch sizes. Apple plans…
Narong Rammanee/Getty Images Although pre-built configurations are now the cheapest option due to skyrocketing component prices, nothing in the world beats the feeling of accomplishment you get from building a PC from scratch. No matter where you are in the process, chances are you’re thinking about how you’re going to cool your new release. Price absolutely matters here. For cheaper PCs under $1,000, air cooling remains the priority despite its less efficient performance. However, if you have the money and no problem splurging, a liquid cooling solution might pique your…
Architect Farknot/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 2026, the quality of a laptop often depends on the current cycle of processors and hardware available. While most major manufacturers release machines every year, often multiple times, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle of what’s new and shiny. Lately, this has been compounded by skyrocketing RAM prices, which has made gadgets such as laptops more expensive. So it might be time to consider opting for a refurbished or used laptop rather than a new…
One of the biggest challenges of fully adopting a laptop is having trouble adapting it to your particular style and aesthetic. Truth be told, many people don’t even need to buy smartwatches anymore. Plus, with the growing popularity of “screenless” wearable trackers, we recently covered everything a Whoop can do that an Apple Watch can’t. But if you’re considering getting a screen-less wearable like the new Fitbit Air, know that there’s a nifty way to customize its appearance and reactivate functionality with a glance that you’ll lose by not using a smartwatch. Turns out…
With the warmer, brighter sunlight of the summer season, you can take advantage of a special opportunity: easier use of solar-powered gadgets and accessories. If you’re going to spend time in the sun, you might as well put that light to work for you, because there are all kinds of devices you can power with a solar panel. When it comes to ideas for cool new solar-powered finds, try browsing Costco, in person or online, for products like solar-powered lights, cameras, self-adjusting umbrellas, and even solar-powered water purifiers for the pool. Whether for security,…
Nguyenducquang/Getty Images Microsoft admitted in January 2026 that Windows 11 had some issues, promising to fix the operating system and improve things in the future. Fast forward almost six months and Windows users finally got a taste of Microsoft’s performance changes in a new Windows 11 update that introduced a feature called Low Latency Profile. Microsoft first provided a glimpse of what the Low Latency Profile was supposed to accomplish in May 2026, with the update being part of an optional Windows 11 update on PCs running the 24H2 or…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There’s a new macOS menu bar app that’s genuinely more useful than a quick calendar or window manager. Launched in May 2026, WhatCable is a free and completely open source menu bar application that lets you run a scan on USB cables to determine exactly what they can do. It will give you a complete overview of the specifications, the type of chips it contains, and its value. USB-C has become the rightfully dominant cable, with the European Union even managing to force Apple’s…
AlexandrinaZ/Shutterstock 3D printers are great, until you wait several days to print a decorative prototype, only to realize that there is a reason your 3D print failed after the time has passed. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do to fix a poorly printed project, but there is a way to get your 3D printer running much faster than it usually does. This simple trick won’t let you 3D print objects in less than a second like China’s new 3D printing method, but it can make your printed projects twice…
Sccorcor22/Shutterstock If you’re learning to play an instrument that requires an amplifier or want to upgrade your current device, you have many options. Sure, you can buy an amp at a music store or even online, but if you want to sound like a legit classic rocker, try visiting your neighborhood thrift stores first. Now, you might think of thrift stores as a place to buy old band t-shirts or retro clothing for a Halloween costume, but there are also some vintage gems among thrift store electronics, including amplifiers, if…