TCL's latest K1 budget smart lock consolidates all essential electronics for easy installation on interior doors without deadbolts. The K1 features a built-in fingerprint sensor, supports key and PIN entry and can be managed via TCL's mobile app.

Streaming services are the starting point for 57% of viewers, with 40% turning to subscription video on demand and 17% opting for free streaming, a Hub Entertainment Research survey says. Netflix is the most popular initial choice, but its dominance is gradually eroding with its default share declining from 23% in 2020 to 19% in 2025.

Apple has released iOS 26 for iPhones from 2019 onward, featuring the new Liquid Glass design that gives apps and screens a translucent look. Notable features include enhanced spam text filtering, live translation in Phone and Messages, and the ability to create polls in group texts. The update also brings a redesigned Phone app, visual intelligence for image searches, and a more customizable lock screen.

AR and VR sports games offer psychological benefits similar to physical sports by helping users feel more connected and reducing loneliness, according to a study from Michigan State University. The immersive nature of these games allows players to interact via real-time communication, avatars and nonverbal cues, fostering a sense of social presence. These effects are especially pronounced for individuals who experience loneliness, suggesting that AR/VR sports can support mental health by enabling meaningful social interactions in virtual environments.

Best Buy will introduce "takeover packages" next year, allowing advertisers to dominate store spaces for 30 days, with messaging in areas such as windows, entrances and digital screens. The program will be available to brands that are sold in Best Buy stores and also non-endemic brands, including third-party sellers on the retailer's online marketplace, said Lisa Valentino, president of Best Buy Ads. The initiative is part of Best Buy's efforts to grow its media offerings, which also includes new partnerships with Dude Perfect, the NFL and TMRW Golf League.