Best read upright.

We're a portrait publication through and through. Turn your phone back and your briefing picks up right where you left it.

(We tried widescreen once. It wasn't us.)

ByteBrief

Skimming the internet so you don't have to

Ring Announces Crank-Powered Smart Lock | ByteBrief

ByteBrief

SecurityTechCrunchabout 1 hour ago

Ring Announces Crank-Powered Smart Lock

3 min read

Ring announces a smart lock launching in Q1 2027 for $249 that uses a hand crank to power a supercapacitor. The device offers fingerprint and app access, solving dead battery issues for users.

Level

Hype check

Tap to vote and see what everyone thinks.

#smart home #security #hardware

Covered by 6 sourcesTechCrunch Engadget CNET Android Authority

See how this developed

Read full story

How outlets covered it

TechCrunchRing Announces Crank-Powered Smart Lock for 2027

EngadgetRing's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out

CNETRing's First-Ever Smart Lock Fixes the Worst Thing About Them: A Dead Battery

Android AuthorityRing's upcoming smart lock addresses battery worries with a hand crank

More to chew on!

Securityabout 1 hour ago

Amazon Announces Dial-Chargeable Ring Smart Lock

Privacyabout 4 hours ago

Apple Plans Own Smart Home Cameras in 2027

AI1 day ago

Dell Unveils AI Platform Updates for 2027