MSI's latest Cubi NUC AI 2MG mini PC is as much smart speaker or laptop as it is a small, compact, desktop NUC: It boasts a dedicated hardware Copilot button as well as a dedicated fingerprint reader, and you can talk to it, too. Starting at 899, MSI's little mini PC is also Copilot qualified, with either a Core Ultra 9 288V or Core Ultra 7 258V chip inside. Both are Core Ultra Series 2 "Lunar Lake" chips. The hardware design, however, is something special. This isn't the first mini PC with a dedicated Copilot button -- that was the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI, launched at the 2025 edition of CES. However, this is the first mini PC that I can recall with a dedicated fingerprint reader underneath the power button, a feature normally associated with laptops like the Samsung Galaxy series.

This inexpensive smart lock covers the basics--and even provides a fingerprint reader--making for a very affordable smart lock if you don't need any other bells and whistles. You probably know TCL for its TVs, soundbars, and smart appliances more than its home security devices, but the manufacturer now offers no fewer than six smart locks (and one home security camera, too). One of its most ambitious smart locks--the D1 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock--was a better value than the even more ambitious TCL D1 Max 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock, which boasted an integrated video doorbell. Both of those devices had their flaws, but if you're willing to give up palm vein scanning technology and an integrated camera to see your visitors, the far more basic TCL D1 is the better value. This less-expensive alternative retains the PIN pad, fingerprint scanner, and Wi-Fi connectivity in a package that's available at Amazon for just 90.

The best smart locks can help anyone who constantly misplaces keys or who frequently wonders whether they locked the front door. I am in the latter camp. After years in apartments, I recently moved to a large enough house that checking whether the door is locked can feel like a chore, especially once I'm all cozy in bed. Installing a smart lock doesn't mean throwing away your house keys--you probably still want to bring them with you. These locks are all about convenience, offering multiple ways to enter, like a passcode via a keypad, fingerprint scanning, or through an app. You can easily share codes with friends and family, so no need to fuss with crappy key copies, and you can usually set them to auto-lock when the door closes.

The MSI Stealth A16 AI is a jack-of-all-trades that tries to deliver strong CPU and GPU performance in a thin chassis yet also provide lengthy battery life. It mostly succeeds, though its mediocre display is a bummer. Shoppers looking for a 16-inch laptop have no shortage of choice. The MSI Stealth A16 AI is yet another option in this packed arena and, as its name implies, it doesn't stand out at first glance. However, the MSI Stealth A16 AI is worth your attention if you need one laptop that can handle a bit of everything.

At the tail end of last year, a curious new entry into the ebike market emerged: Urtopia. The company's mission seemed pretty clear, to make the most feature-rich, connected bike the world has ever seen. And with a built-in 4G SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, a fingerprint reader and mmWave sensors for collision detection, it was likely accomplished. Except, the model we tested was a prototype leaving us unable to evaluate some of the more interesting features. The retail version of the bike is almost identical to the pre-production version we tested at the end of last year bar a few minor cosmetic details.

I've long been a fan of Google's Pixel phones and the newest Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro don't disappoint. They're the first phones to use Google's new Tensor processor, which were custom designed to enhance the phone's features including its camera, voice recognition and current and future artificial intelligence applications. There are two models, which share much in common, but the Pro's 6.7-inch screen is noticeably larger than the Pixel 6's 6.4-inch display. The other major difference between the two models is that the Pro has both a 2x and 4x optical zoom while the Pixel 6's zoom is limited to 2x. The Pixel 6 sells for $599 while the 6 Pro costs $899.

Apple's latest M1 iMacs may include powerful new M1 Arm chips that some in the Windows world may covet. But the company has yet to acknowledge that people like logging in with their face. Where are the Windows Hello depth cameras for the Mac? Apple's new M1-powered iMacs debuted on Tuesday with biometric identification in the form of a Touch ID fingerprint reader. Touch ID readers have been built into some (but not all!) of the new Magic Keyboards accompanying the new colorful iMacs that Apple announced on Tuesday, and they don't appear to be sold separately. You'll need to pay at least $1,499 for the privilege of using your finger to log in, purchase something via Apple Pay, or switch between users.

While face masks were once rare sightings, they're now compulsory in a range of settings across the UK. The face coverings play a key role in stopping the spread of Covid-19, yet many iPhone users have been frustrated that their masks have prevented them from unlocking their iPhones using Apple's facial recognition technology, Face ID. Now, a report indicates that Apple could be bringing back its Touch ID technology in its 2021 iPhone, in the form of an in-screen fingerprint reader, to help users unlock their smartphones without having to remove their masks. Rather than being a replacement for Face ID, Touch ID would be an additional method of unlocking the iPhone, according to the report. Many iPhone users have been frustrated that their masks have prevented them from unlocking their iPhone using Apple's facial recognition technology, Face ID (stock image) The report, by Bloomberg, indicates that changes to this year's iPhone will be minor.

Eufy Security--Anker's sub-brand spanning just about everything from video doorbells and security cameras to baby monitors--has now moved into the world of smart locks, hitting the market with a svelte piece of hardware that's loaded with features. And most of them work well. The Bluetooth-only lock offers a quite appealing design, decked out entirely in black. Adopting the now-standard upright rectangle design, Eufy keeps the chassis thin both inside and outside your door, where the escutcheons jut out from the surface only about 1.5 inches and 1 inch respectively. Installation is outlined in a detailed, printed manual, and the numbered boxes inside the kit help novices keep track of what's what.

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature for Android users – a fingerprint lock that will prevent your friends and family from sneaking a look at your private messages when you leave the room. If Android users choose to enable the new feature on their phone, then anyone attempting to open WhatsApp will be required to scan their fingerprint before they can read the messages stored in the app. A similar feature was introduced on WhatsApp for iOS earlier this year, giving iPhone users the ability to protect their messages using either the phone's fingerprint reader (Touch ID) or Apple's facial recognition system (Face ID). However, this is the first time the feature will be available on Android devices, providing an'extra layer of security' for WhatsApp users who own devices running Google's software. Users of WhatsApp for Android can enable the new feature by opening the WhatApp app and going to Settings Account Privacy Fingerprint lock. Here they can turn on the'Unlock with fingerprint' feature, and choose whether the lock activates immediately, after one minute, or after 30 minutes.