A key that sticks a little more each week. A handle that jiggles when it didn't used to. Easy to shrug off. The classic "I'll get to it eventually" problem that never quite makes it to eventually.

At CES 2026, Lockin unveiled the new V7 Max smart lock. This is the first-ever vein recognition smart lock with wireless optical charging. The AuraCharge tech eliminates the need to charge the smart ...

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 ...

Winter conditions can cause all kinds of problems for travelers. Slippery roads and sidewalks are enormous hazards for drivers and pedestrians alike, and all too often, our cars struggle rather more ...

Kitchen cabinets seem to be an endless source of wonder for curious tots—especially if the handle or knob is at the just-right height for them to reach. But you may not want “help” pulling out all ...

My sister got locked out of her house for the third time in six months last spring. She called from her porch, frustrated and embarrassed, waiting for a locksmith to charge $200 for ten minutes of ...

A home improvement project doesn’t have to take hours or require multiple tools. Sometimes it can be a quick task that makes a big difference. Locking and unlocking the doors to our homes is part of ...

My generation is letting artificial intelligence do the thinking — or too much of the thinking — for us. As a teenager, I have seen friends and classmates lose the will to learn because they can “just ...

Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Sergio Mendoza Hochmann / Getty; Pierre Michaud / Gamma-Rapho / Getty. With respect to Andrews, in the midst of all this—the testosterone-addled executive branch ...

In August, President Trump said Intel agreed to give the U.S. government the stake a week after he spoke with CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Photo: Annabelle Gordon/Bloomberg News Importance—for national security, ...

Porsche’s latest T-Hybrid turbo patent could be the next breakthrough in forced induction. Porsche’s T-Hybrid turbo eliminates lag using an electric motor in the turbocharger. Engineers tackle airflow ...

Chris is a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering games and has a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Central Lancashire. He's mainly focused on guides, but has ...