Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Palm-reading (or more precisely, palm vein recognition) smart locks aren't exactly new, but good ones from reputable brands can get pricey. Enter Wyze with its new Palm Lock that promises to bring the ...

The new Matter-enabled smart lock from Level offers solid protection and app-based smarts, all hidden neatly away in a standard deadbolt design. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of ...

Wyze upgrades its smart deadbolt with Wi-Fi and a new look — but keeps the rock bottom price tag about the same. Three years ago, Wyze did what Wyze does best, introducing a capable smart lock that ...

If you aren't sure where to start with home security or smart home tech, a smart lock is one of my favorite entry points. I can control mine with an app, send over temporary passes to friends and set ...