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Ring launches first smart lock with hand-crank backup power

Ring has introduced its first smart door lock, which includes a built-in hand crank to recharge the device when its battery runs low. The lock features a fingerprint scanner, a backlit touchscreen keypad, and can be controlled via the Ring app or Alexa voice commands. It fits onto standard single-cylinder deadbolts without extra wiring, connects via Amazon Sidewalk for remote access, and is priced at $249.

Coco delivery robots swarm and block Chicago sidewalk after software glitch

A dozen Coco delivery robots bunched together on a narrow Lincoln Park sidewalk in Chicago, blocking pedestrians for several minutes, according to a video shared by resident Becca Ostein. Coco confirmed the malfunction, saying its team resolved the issue quickly and the robots resumed normal operation shortly after.