CES 2026: The Ultraloq Bolt Sense Smart Lock Uses Palm Vein and Facial Recognition to Unlock Your Door

The Xthings Ultraloq Bolt Sense is a smart lock that incorporates biometric authentication and Matter support. The Bolt Sense is able to identify a person through 3D facial recognition and palm vein authentication. Xthings says the dual biometric approach is meant to be more secure than traditional biometric unlocking methods, but it may also exist …
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Apple Card Will Move From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over operation of the Apple Card, reports The Wall Street Journal. Barring any “last minute hiccups,” the deal should be announced shortly after over a year of negotiations. Reports began circulating over two years ago that current Apple Card issuer Goldman Sachs was looking to end its …
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CES 2026: ESR Announces Qi2.2 Wireless Chargers With 25W iPhone 17 Charging

ESR is updating its line of CryoBoost chargers, adding new Qi2.2 options that can charge an iPhone 17 at up to 25W. CryoBoost is ESR’s feature that uses active cooling to improve wireless charging speeds. The $90 CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station has a compact design that’s ideal for travel. It folds down to …
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Apple Health Integration

OpenAI today announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section of ChatGPT where users can ask health-related questions completely separated from their main ChatGPT experience. For more personalized responses, users can connect various health data services such as Apple Health, Function, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, AllTrails, Instacart, and Peloton. Last month, MacRumors discovered icons related …
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CES 2026: LIFX Introduces Matter-Compatible Smart Mirror and Dimmer Switch

LIFX, known for its smart lighting options, debuted a new SuperColor Mirror at CES 2026. The SuperColor Mirror features both front and back lighting options, and it connects to an Apple Home setup using Matter. There are lighting modes like Make Up Check and Anti-Fog that users can select, plus brightness and color can be …
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WhatsApp Enhances Group Chats With Three New Features

WhatsApp announced three new group chat features today, expanding how users can interact and add context to their role within conversations involving many participants. The Meta-owned messaging app is rolling out Member Tags, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders, all of which are designed to give group chats more flexibility and organization. Member Tags let you …
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Spotify’s Friend Listening Activity Feature Finally Comes to Mobile

Spotify is bringing its long-running Listening Activity feature to its mobile apps, so now you can see what your friends are listening to on the streaming service when you’re away from your desk. For years, Spotify’s desktop app has allowed users to check on their friends’ listening habits via a Friend Activity sidebar, but the …
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Amazon Introduces Massive Discounts on M5 iPad Pro, Get Up to $518 Off Select Models

Amazon this week is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The highlight this time around is the 2TB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, which is on sale for $1,480.80 with an on-page coupon, a massive discount of $518 on the original price of $1,999.00. Note: MacRumors is …
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