convenience
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Narwal’s AI-Powered Vacuums Monitor Pets & Find Jewelry
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Robot vacuum maker Narwal has introduced its latest smart vacuum cleaners at CES, featuring AI capabilities for monitoring pets, locating valuable items, and alerting users about misplaced toys. The flagship Flow 2 model boasts a rounded design with easy-lift tanks and utilizes dual 1080p RGB cameras to map environments and recognize objects using AI. It offers specialized modes like pet care, baby care, and AI floor tag, which allow it to monitor pets, operate quietly near cribs, and identify valuable items like jewelry. Additionally, Narwal showcased a handheld vacuum with UV-C sterilization and a cordless vacuum with a 360-degree swivel and an auto-empty station. This matters because it highlights the integration of AI in household devices, enhancing convenience and efficiency in everyday cleaning tasks.
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Lockly’s Smart Locks: Matter & NFC Support
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Lockly is launching a new range of smart locks, the Affirm Series, which are compatible with the Matter standard, allowing them to integrate seamlessly across various smart home systems. These locks come in both deadbolt and latch versions and offer multiple access methods, including NFC, enabling users to unlock doors with either physical or digital key cards stored on smartphones. The locks also feature built-in Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for a separate hub, and will be available for $179.99 in late Q2 2026. Additionally, Lockly is introducing the TapCom platform for short-term rentals, the OwlGuard Security Camera with advanced AI detection, and the Smart Safe XL with biometric access, expanding their smart home product lineup. This matters because it enhances interoperability and convenience in smart home security, offering users more flexibility and control.