One of the most exciting recent trends in the smart home is the proliferation of biometric smart locks -- those that use fingerprints, palm veins, and even facial recognition to manage owner and visitor access. While keypads still dominate the smart lock category, according to a January 2026 report by SNS Insider, the seamless user experience of biometric features makes them the fastest-growing segment of the market.

Savant has announced that the Consumer Technology Association has named JC Murphy, chief commercial officer at Savant Systems, Inc., to its Smart Home Division Board of Directors.
In his role at Savant, Murphy drives revenue growth, market share, and commercial strategy for traditional lighting, smart home, and smart energy in both the professionally installed and the do-it-yourself (DIY) channels.

In a new report issued by Snap Finance titled "Closing the Credit Gap: 2026 Outlook Study," a decidedly mixed bag of data points were presented for analysis -- not least of which concerned the financial well-being of the U.S. consumer base.

xTWICE, Residential Systems, and TechRadar Pro are proud to announce the winners of this year's Picks Awards, the brands' annual program honoring the best and most influential consumer technology at CES 2026. Winners were selected based on the impact they're expected to have on the Consumer Electronics industry.

TEAC has announced the launch of its TN 400BT X/TB turntable. Acting as a limited-edition turquoise blue twist on TEAC's established series of Bluetooth deck, the new spinner promises "a unique blend of design elegance, high performance, and vivid visual beauty".

EPOS has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification, marking a significant milestone for the global headset and speakerphone manufacturer as enterprise customers intensify their focus on information security.