GoKawiil - Latest Tech News & Aggregated Headlines

Do You Need a Satellite Messenger?

wired.com Kieran Alger 2025-10-18 00:00:00

When the smartphone in your pocket is loaded with a growing arsenal of safety tools—including location tracking, fall detection, and SOS alerts—it’s very tempting to adventure off the grid without back up. But if your hikes, runs, and rides regularly take you beyond the reach of cell towers, into more extreme conditions and terrain, sticking a dedicated satellite messenger in your pack might just save your life. Unlike smartphones, satellite communicators don’t rely on Wi-Fi or network coverage

Topics: messenger offer rescue satellite smartphone

Shop Amazon

My favorite cooking gadget is getting a big upgrade

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-10-18 04:05:00

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. I’ve owned a Thermomix TM6 for about five years, and I use it multiple times a day for everything from making smoothies in the morning to steaming veggies for dinner, whipping up a sauce, or cooking some rice. It’s the most versatile

Topics: cooking smart steaming thermomix years

Shop Amazon

Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-10-18 08:48:05

My happy place -- Deep in testing scam product! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Scam "power-saving" devices waste money and risk safety. Smart plugs and power strips actually cut energy costs. Monitoring usage helps reduce bills and prevent waste. People are more conscious than ever about their power bills and are looking for ways to save a few dollars each month. And while there are some practical -- mostly free -- w

Topics: plug power save smart zdnet

Shop Amazon

These 7 smart plug hacks that saved me time, money, and energy (and how I set them up)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-20 19:11:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug -- that is, if you can say anything from a few decades ago is primitive. Smart plugs offer greater convenience than The Clapper ever did, letting you control your devices from an app on your phone, your voice, or a schedule. Also: Unplugging these 7 common ho

Topics: home plug plugs smart turn

Shop Amazon

Best Smart Locks of 2025: Hold the Door

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-20 17:27:00

Smart locks are a highly visible part of your home that you'll use just about every day, so it's important to find a reliable pick that meshes well with your smart home. Here are the factors you should be thinking about as you shop. A retrofit smart lock like the August lock will replace the interior of your current lock but not the exterior keyhole or the deadbolt. CNET Full deadbolt or retrofit Most smart locks will replace your existing lock, including the interior thumbturn, the exterior

Topics: home like lock locks smart

Shop Amazon

It’s time for Apple to revive one of its discontinued iPad accessories

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-10-20 16:18:00

A few years ago, Apple used to have a much simpler iPad keyboard lineup. It just offered a Smart Keyboard for each of their iPad models, and they all essentially served as the same product. Nowadays, after the introduction of trackpad support in iPadOS and the Magic Keyboard, everything is unnecessarily convoluted – with each iPad model having a slightly different Magic Keyboard and varying features. While the keyboard lineup is a mess, that’s not what I take issue with right now – it’s the fac

Topics: folio ipad keyboard magic smart

Shop Amazon

This Pricey Thermostat Has Nearly Paid for Itself by Saving Me Money, and It's on Sale for Labor Day

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-20 11:30:00

Labor Day deal: The Nest Learning Thermostat Gen 4 is available for $240 -- a discount of 14%, or $40 -- on Amazon during its Labor Day sale. Price is our biggest complaint about this thermostat, so this deal makes it a bit more compelling to snap one up now. CNET's key takeaways $240 for a smart thermostat may sound like a tough deal, but mine is set to pay for itself this summer, thanks to lower heating and cooling bills. Automated Eco Modes make energy saving easy, even if you don't have t

Topics: energy heat nest smart thermostat

Shop Amazon

10 pocket-sized tools that make life easier - and how I use each

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-10-20 18:00:18

My keychain essentials. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've collected my fair share of multitools and gadgets, but I've lost track of how often I've needed one -- only to realize it's sitting at home or in the car. Carrying a full toolbox everywhere just isn't practical. What I do have with me almost all the time, though, is my keychain -- and it turns out, it's the perfect way to keep essential tools within reach. Also: Are Amazon Basics t

Topics: carry keychain keysmart need zdnet

Shop Amazon

Wearable devices are sharing your private data - these are the 5 worst offenders

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-21 16:15:30

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Several wearable devices are sharing user data. The worst offenders include Meta, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei. Apple, Oura, and Whoop have some of the best data practices. Those shiny new Meta Ray-Bans might be uploading the media you're collecting to train its AI model, according to a new report by VPNMentor highlighting the data-sharing practices of the best and worst wearables. Meta and it

Topics: data meta sharing smart users

Shop Amazon

How I completed my ultimate smart home setup with this tablet hub (and why it works)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-22 16:45:00

Eufy Security E10 Smart Display ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Security E10 Smart Display is available for $200. This smart display shows you the history and current status of your security system and works as a control panel with real-time alerts. The E10 Smart Display only works with Eufy Security devices, so it's not compatible with other security cameras or meant to be a smart home hub. $199.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've had an Eufy Security syst

Topics: display eufy home security smart

Shop Amazon

Do you really need smart home display hub? I tried one, and it made a big difference

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-22 22:00:17

Eufy Security E10 Smart Display ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Security E10 Smart Display is available for $200. This smart display shows you the history and current status of your security system and works as a control panel with real-time alerts. The E10 Smart Display only works with Eufy Security devices, so it's not compatible with other security cameras or meant to be a smart home hub. $199.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've had an Eufy Security syst

Topics: display eufy home security smart

Shop Amazon

I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock - and it's an iPhone user's dream

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-22 23:00:17

Level Lock Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Level Lock Pro is available for $350. This smart lock looks like a regular deadbolt, but supports Apple HomeKey, Matter-over-Thread, physical key, NFC fobs, and door status detection without extra sensors. You'll have to purchase a keypad separately if you prefer one to unlock, and Android users won't be able to use Apple HomeKey. View now at Level Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of

Topics: door level lock pro smart

Shop Amazon

Here’s exactly what went wrong with the Sony Xperia 1 VII

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-25 09:36:15

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Sony has shared more details about what was causing the Xperia 1 VII to shut down, restart, or fail to power on. Some Xperia 1 VII units experienced motherboard defects due to exposure to temperature and humidity. Sony has now resumed sales of its latest smartphone in the European and Japanese markets. Sony launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, back in May. Unfortunately, the initial feedback on the smartphone was not what Sony had

Topics: smartphone sony support vii xperia

Shop Amazon

Two subscription-free smart rings were just banned in the US - here's why

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-25 09:00:21

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Oura won a patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn. The two competitors infringed on form factor patents, the ITC ruled on Aug. 21. Ultrahuman and RingConn smart rings can no longer be sold in the US. Oura secured a final legal victory in its patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn last week. The US International Trade Commission's ruling asserts that the two competing smart ring brands i

Topics: oura ring rings smart ultrahuman

Shop Amazon

Your favorite e-ink sketchbook might be getting smaller

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-25 16:55:24

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR A very short reMarkable “special event” on YouTube teases a new device heading to shelves. Interested shoppers can tune in on September 3 at 8 AM ET to find out more details. For now, speculation suggests a smaller form factor. It appears reMarkable isn’t done scribbling in the e-ink margins. The company dropped a cryptic teaser video, showing off what looks like a downsized tablet with familiar Paper Pro DNA. While the clip doesn’t confirm much beyon

Topics: device paper pro remarkable smaller

Shop Amazon

Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-10-26 16:00:00

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Kwikset is doubling down on open standards and new technologies as it expands its smart lock offerings. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, the company revealed that it will launch its first NFC-powered tap-to-unlock smart lock,

Topics: home kwikset lock matter smart

Shop Amazon

Better Than Ray-Bans? Meta's 'Hypernova' Glasses Could Be Cheaper Than Expected

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-26 20:14:25

September is gearing up to be one of the most exciting months of the year for new technology launches -- and we're not just talking about the iPhone 17. Meta is reportedly set to unveil its next-generation smart glasses codenamed Hypernova. According to Bloomberg, the smart glasses are set to start around $800 for the basic model, at least $200 less than previously thought. This pair of glasses will reportedly differ from the current Meta Ray-Bans due to the addition of a small augmented-realit

Topics: glasses hypernova meta said smart

Shop Amazon

Computing’s Top 30: Theofanis Raptis

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2025-10-26 23:00:54

Transitioning between two different cultures and professional roles—from working at a university in Greece to joining the National Research Council of Italy—presented Theofanis Raptis with several valuable lessons, including an understanding of what he calls an intellectual “fermentation” process. Triggered by internationalization, bilateral cooperation, and cross-discipline collaborations, this fermentation included the dynamic exchange and blending of ideas across disciplines and cultures, le

Topics: article data industrial research smart

Shop Amazon

5 Meta Ray-Ban upgrades I want to see on September 17

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-27 00:42:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta's futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17. Some have even started calling these the next version of the current Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. However, both Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Boswor

Topics: bans glasses meta ray smart

Shop Amazon

7 smart plug tricks that instantly made my home feel more automated

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-27 15:00:20

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug -- that is, if you can say anything from a few decades ago is primitive. Smart plugs offer greater convenience than The Clapper ever did, letting you control your devices from an app on your phone, your voice, or a schedule. Also: Unplugging these 7 common ho

Topics: home plug plugs smart turn

Shop Amazon

The best smart lock for iPhone users just got a big upgrade - here's why it matters

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-27 15:45:18

Level Lock Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Level Lock Pro is available for $350. This smart lock looks like a regular deadbolt, but supports Apple HomeKey, Matter-over-Thread, physical key, NFC fobs, and door status detection without extra sensors. You'll have to purchase a keypad separately if you prefer one to unlock, and Android users won't be able to use Apple HomeKey. View now at Level Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of

Topics: door level lock pro smart

Shop Amazon

5 upgrades I want to see in the next Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses coming Sep 17

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-27 16:59:43

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta's futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17. Some have even started calling these the next version of the current Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. However, both Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Boswor

Topics: bans glasses meta ray smart

Shop Amazon

Rokid Glasses Hands-On: Smart Glasses, Buggy Voice Assistant

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-27 16:00:46

Smart glasses are an exciting idea right now. In theory, they’re a new gadget that does lots of the stuff that our phones do, but in an always-there form factor. They can take pictures, make calls, translate menus, and—if the tech and the investment get there—they might slap a screen right onto eyeballs for notifications, navigation, and maybe even augmented reality à la Pokémon Go. I say “in theory” because just because smart glasses can do all of those things on paper doesn’t mean they can do

Topics: glasses right rokid screen smart

Shop Amazon

Level's New Invisible Smart Lock Looks Miles Ahead of the Competition

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-27 18:31:00

Level has always impressed me with its smart locks that look just like normal home deadbolts, but house compact tech features include card-tapping access, app controls and Apple Home Key support. Its newest Level Lock Pro, available now at Level's own websites, follows the same design and adds even more features, including more complete Matter support. Usually, with smart locks, you have to make compromises to get the features you want. A durable lock with lots of battery life may be quite bulk

Topics: features level lock locks smart

Shop Amazon

These Smart Glasses Have Something That Meta Ray-Ban Owners Desperately Want

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-28 11:00:02

Meta might be the splashiest purveyor of smart glasses out there, but Zuck’s house isn’t alone in chasing AR eyewear. In fact, if you want a pair of smart glasses with a display in them—frames that are technically more advanced than Meta’s Ray-Bans—you can buy one right now, and upstarts like Rokid are among the few offering that in the U.S. Rokid just unveiled its new smart glasses, aptly dubbed Rokid Glasses, which pack a monochrome display in each eye with 1,500 nits of max brightness. Those

Topics: glasses like meta rokid smart

Shop Amazon

I Wore 3 Popular Smart Rings For Several Months. This One Improved My Wellness Habits the Most.

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-28 15:00:00

The Oura ring was my favorite smart ring because its app was easy to understand and I liked some of the newer features from its latest software update. At the steep price of $299, this smart ring is made up of aerospace-grade titanium – one of the strongest materials on earth -- according to the site. Before I received my Oura ring, I was sent a ring sizer to figure out my ring size. Other smart rings did the same since sizing varies per brand. Once I received the Oura ring, I downloaded the Ou

Topics: data oura ring sleep smart

Shop Amazon

US smart rings are getting more limited. Here are the 4 best ones you can still buy

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-29 05:00:11

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority If you’ve been thinking about buying a smart ring, your options are getting smaller. Over the weekend, Oura announced that the United States International Trade Commission (aka the ITC) ruled against RingConn and Ultrahuman for patent infringements against Oura. As a result, both RingConn and Ultrahuman have been issued cease-and-desist orders to stop selling their smart rings in the US. Although RingConn and Ultrahuman may not be the biggest names in the sma

Topics: galaxy oura ring samsung smart

Shop Amazon

Level Lock Pro is now shipping with Apple home key, Matter support, and more

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-10-29 07:00:00

Since Apple introduced home key, it has quickly become one of the most important features for smart locks. Basic HomeKit support just doesn’t cut it anymore. Unlocking your front door with just a tap from an iPhone or Apple Watch feels magical, and once you’ve experienced it, it’s hard to imagine going back to keys or even an app. Level was one of the first companies to embrace home key, and now it’s back with its most advanced product yet: the Level Lock Pro. It’s the smallest smart lock you ca

Topics: door home level lock smart

Shop Amazon

Finally, my ultimate smart home setup is complete thanks to this display gadget

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-29 03:00:23

Eufy Security E10 Smart Display ZDNET's key takeaways The Eufy Security E10 Smart Display is available for $200. This smart display shows you the history and current status of your security system and works as a control panel with real-time alerts. The E10 Smart Display only works with Eufy Security devices, so it's not compatible with other security cameras or meant to be a smart home hub. $199.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've had an Eufy Security syst

Topics: display eufy home security smart

Shop Amazon

My favorite smart lock for iPhone users just got a major update - and it changes everything

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-29 07:00:21

Level Lock Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Level Lock Pro is available for $350. This smart lock looks like a regular deadbolt, but supports Apple HomeKey, Matter-over-Thread, physical key, NFC fobs, and door status detection without extra sensors. You'll have to purchase a keypad separately if you prefer one to unlock, and Android users won't be able to use Apple HomeKey. View now at Level Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of

Topics: door level lock pro smart

Shop Amazon

Latest Tech News

Do You Need a Satellite Messenger?

My favorite cooking gadget is getting a big upgrade

Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead

These 7 smart plug hacks that saved me time, money, and energy (and how I set them up)

Best Smart Locks of 2025: Hold the Door

It’s time for Apple to revive one of its discontinued iPad accessories

This Pricey Thermostat Has Nearly Paid for Itself by Saving Me Money, and It's on Sale for Labor Day

10 pocket-sized tools that make life easier - and how I use each

Wearable devices are sharing your private data - these are the 5 worst offenders

How I completed my ultimate smart home setup with this tablet hub (and why it works)

Do you really need smart home display hub? I tried one, and it made a big difference

I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock - and it's an iPhone user's dream

Here’s exactly what went wrong with the Sony Xperia 1 VII

Two subscription-free smart rings were just banned in the US - here's why

Your favorite e-ink sketchbook might be getting smaller

Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door

Better Than Ray-Bans? Meta's 'Hypernova' Glasses Could Be Cheaper Than Expected

Computing’s Top 30: Theofanis Raptis

5 Meta Ray-Ban upgrades I want to see on September 17

7 smart plug tricks that instantly made my home feel more automated

The best smart lock for iPhone users just got a big upgrade - here's why it matters

5 upgrades I want to see in the next Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses coming Sep 17

Rokid Glasses Hands-On: Smart Glasses, Buggy Voice Assistant

Level's New Invisible Smart Lock Looks Miles Ahead of the Competition

These Smart Glasses Have Something That Meta Ray-Ban Owners Desperately Want

I Wore 3 Popular Smart Rings For Several Months. This One Improved My Wellness Habits the Most.

US smart rings are getting more limited. Here are the 4 best ones you can still buy

Level Lock Pro is now shipping with Apple home key, Matter support, and more

Finally, my ultimate smart home setup is complete thanks to this display gadget

My favorite smart lock for iPhone users just got a major update - and it changes everything

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising

Latest Tech News

Trending Topics

Hot Now

Popular

Emerging

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising