Xiaomi unveiled the HyperOS 3 operating system, which is based on Android 16, during its September 2025 launch event.

It’s a holiday miracle with no critical Windows patches and an unusually low number of updates overall — but with three zero-days in the wild, patching can’t wait.

Doma Home debuts the first motorized door that works with Matter and uses mmWave and UWB tech to automatically open as you approach. Doma Home debuts the first motorized door that works with Matter ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Adrienne Maxwell Adrienne ...

I have tested many smart locks over the years. They all promise convenience but always fall short, with apps that look like they are stuck in 2013, poor battery life, and compatibility headaches. Avia ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...

For decades, a door lock was a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. Mechanical locks historically remained in service for 15-20 years, sometimes even more. You installed it ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/OsakaWayne Studios, Jackyenjoyphotography/Moment, luismmolina/iStock via Getty Images ...

The TCL D2 Pro is a futuristic take on the smart lock that feels leap years ahead in technology as it ditches the fingerprint scanner we’ve seen in recent years, for palm vein recognition that scans ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

The new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes. The first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 2025 Level ...

The new DESLOC D110 Plus deadbolt with built-in Wi-Fi includes six unlock options, an intuitive LockVue display, and BHMA 3 Certification at an accessible price point. I’ve reviewed many smart locks ...