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More from CES 2026 live: all the news, announcements, and innovations from the show floor and beyond

I tested Apple’s hands-free Home Key — and it’s a big upgrade

Aqara’s new U400 smart lock is the first to use Apple’s UWB-based hands-free unlocking, and it works every time, even with full hands.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
Google and Xreal extend hardware partnership for Android XR.

Google enlisted Xreal to bring Android XR to life in a compact set of AR glasses, resulting in Project Aura. They’ll launch in 2026, but Google is already locking down Xreal’s hardware chops for another couple years. It’s now designated as a lead hardware partner for Android XR.