The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlocking for smart locks, will arrive early this year, according to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). “We’re delighted to share that Aliro, the CSA’s standardized credential […]
Author: Livio Andrea Acerbo
I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z Trifold
Holding the Z Trifold confirmed my suspicions: it’s a tablet with a phone attached. And after spending an hour folding and unfolding it, I’m pretty much ready to trade in the single-hinge foldable I’ve been carrying for the past couple of weeks. I used the […]
Shut the fridge door!
Samsung’s latest update to its Family Hub smart fridge line adds a feature I’ve always wanted – voice-activated door opening and closing. Using the device’s built-in Bixby voice control, you will soon be able to say “Shut the fridge door,” or “Open the door,” and […]
LG says its CLOiD home robot will be folding laundry and making breakfast at CES
LG teased that it would be showing off a new robot for a “zero labor home” at CES. We now have a bit more detail on what to expect. The company says that its CLOiD home robot can fetch milk from the fridge, put a […]
Plaid Tiles Set to Dominate 2026 Interiors with Bold Retro Revival
Plaid Tile Is the Statement Design Detail You’ll See Everywhere in 2026 Plaid tile has exploded onto the interior design scene, transforming kitchens, bathrooms, and beyond with its bold, crisscrossing patterns that blend retro charm and modern sophistication. As we dive into 2026, this trend—fueled […]
US Military Captures Venezuelan President Maduro in Bold Operation; Trump Promises Transitional Leadership – 1/4/2026, 12:25:01 PM
US military captures Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise overnight operation, with President Trump stating the US will “run” the country until a safe transition, amid reports of explosions in Caracas and Maduro facing US charges like narco-terrorism.[1][2][4] Trump posted a photo of the […]
US Special Forces’ Bold Caracas Strike: News of Jan 4, 2026
Good morning, or perhaps good evening, dear readers, depending on where you find yourselves in this vast world. Here at Greenground, we invite you to imagine sharing a warm cup of coffee with us, as we unravel the stories that are shaping our globe today. […]
Jackery’s solar-powered Gazebo is a good DIY idea
Jackery, the home battery company, is back at CES with a solar-powered Gazebo it swears you’ll be able to buy in the second half of the year, starting in California. With an expected price of between $12,000 and $15,000 before adding any battery storage, you […]
Revolutionary 8-Inch Paint Rule Transforms Interior Design in 2026
Interior Designers Swear By This “8-Inch” Paint Rule In the ever-evolving world of interior design, one simple yet transformative guideline stands out in 2026: the 8-inch paint rule. Professional designers swear by maintaining at least an 8-inch buffer between painted surfaces and adjacent trim, ceilings, […]
Xreal’s Neo is the best-looking mobile dock for AR glasses
When the Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June, AR glasses brand Viture beat Xreal to the punch with its own multi-port battery pack that doubles as a portable video dock for the new console. After several months, Xreal answered with the Neo, a 10,000mAh (38.7Wh) […]