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Schlage Sense Pro brings UWB hands-free unlocking and Matter-over-Thread support

Schlage has launched the Sense Pro, its most advanced smart lock to date, priced at $399. The lock uses ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to automatically unlock as the user approaches the door, without requiring any manual input. It is Schlage's first lock to support Matter-over-Thread and the first to omit a physical keyhole entirely. The Sense Pro currently works with Apple Home Key for hands-free access, with Google and Samsung support planned via the Aliro standard. Reviewers note that UWB-based auto-unlock is faster and more reliable than geofencing or other radio-based alternatives tested previously.

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Block settles for $45M with 46 states over Cash App fraud protection claims

Financial technology company Block has agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 U.S. states following an investigation into its Cash App platform. State attorneys general concluded that Block misled customers by falsely claiming the app offered bank-equivalent protections. Among the disputed claims were promises of advanced fraud detection capabilities that were not actually in place. The multi-state probe highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of fintech companies over consumer protection standards.

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Anthropic Launches Claude Reflect Dashboard That Tracks and Promotes AI Usage

Anthropic has introduced a new feature called Reflect for its Claude AI assistant, which presents users with a visual breakdown of their AI usage patterns. The dashboard is designed to show how frequently and in what ways users interact with Claude. However, beyond simple analytics, the tool also serves to reinforce users' reliance on the chatbot by highlighting how deeply it has become embedded in their daily workflows. Critics and observers note that the feature functions as a subtle marketing mechanism, nudging users to view Claude as an indispensable productivity tool.

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Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX IPOs could dwarf 25 years of US tech exits

Three major technology companies — Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX — are expected to go public in highly anticipated IPOs. Their combined projected valuations are estimated to surpass the total value of all U.S. venture capital-backed exits since the year 2000. This would represent an extraordinary concentration of value in just three firms compared to a quarter-century of tech industry exits. The milestone underscores the massive scale that AI and private space technology companies have reached in recent years.