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Xiaomi Expands Reach of Self-Install Smart Lock: High-Tech Security Without the Drill 🔒🛡️
Xiaomi’s Self-Install Smart Lock arrives in Europe, offering advanced security without the need for drills. Explore the latest DIY home tech from Xiaomi.
While smart door locks have become a staple of modern home automation 🏠, Xiaomi’s latest offering distinguishes itself through sheer practicality. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock is currently expanding its global footprint 🌍, promising to deliver advanced security features 🛡️ without the installation headaches usually associated with the category. Here is a closer look at what this device brings to the table. ✨
Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock: Key Specifications and Features ⚙️📝
Following a limited release in markets such as Japan 🇯🇵 and the UAE 🇦🇪, the tech giant is finally bringing this device to European consumers 🇪🇺. True to its moniker, the Self-Install Smart Lock is designed for a seamless DIY experience 🔨, eliminating the need for drills or professional locksmiths 🚫🔩. Unlike conventional competitors that often require a complete overhaul of door hardware, Xiaomi’s solution is retrofittable. It fits snugly over existing keys or knobs 🔑, ensuring that no permanent structural modifications are required. ✅
Versatility is central to the user experience, with the device supporting a comprehensive suite of access methods 🔓, including:
Biometric fingerprint scanning for rapid entry 👤☝️
Both permanent and temporary password options 🔢
App-based control via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections 📱📶
Voice command integration through major smart assistants 🗣️🤖
Retention of physical key access for emergency backups 🔑
Crucially, the lock supports the Matter communication standard 🤝, ensuring it integrates smoothly with diverse smart home ecosystems 🏠 rather than trapping users within a single proprietary walled garden—a significant advantage for enthusiasts managing multi-brand environments. In terms of availability, the device has appeared on European retail sites like Galaxus 🛍️ in France 🇫🇷 and Germany 🇩🇪. Pricing currently sits between €145 and €153 for the standard unit 💶, while a bundle featuring an external keypad is listed in the €179 to €189 range. 💰
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🌟 DJI debuts its first 140W GaN charger featuring a triple-port USB-C layout and a real-time power display cable ⚡.
🛸 Best known for its industry-leading drones and gimbals 📸, DJI is officially expanding its ecosystem with the release of the DJI Power 140W GaN Charger ⚡.
This marks the brand’s first venture into high-efficiency gallium nitride (GaN) charging technology 🔋, capable of powering multiple devices simultaneously using the latest fast-charging standards 🚀.

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📝 DJI Power 140W: Specs, Features, and Pricing
⚙️ DJI Power 140W GaN Charger Specifications
The charger is equipped with three output ports: two USB-C and one USB-A 🔌. According to DJI, both USB-C ports can deliver up to 140W of power individually, thanks to Power Delivery (PD) 3.1 support, which also guarantees seamless compatibility with a wide range of modern digital devices 📱💻.
Meanwhile, the USB-A port supports up to 33W of output, making it ideal for smaller accessories like wireless earbuds 🎧 or older smartphones 📱.

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⚡ DJI Power 140W Ports & Power Distribution
When multiple devices are connected, the DJI Power 140W utilizes dynamic power allocation 🔄 to ensure a stable and balanced charge across all active ports. This smart distribution means that plugging in or unplugging a device won’t interrupt the power delivery to your other connected gadgets 🔌.
DJI also notes that the charger is optimized to prioritize power delivery to its own ecosystem devices 🚁 when they are connected.
By leveraging GaN technology, DJI has managed to maximize power efficiency while keeping the charger’s physical footprint remarkably compact 📐. Measuring just 68.3 mm × 32.2 mm × 64 mm and weighing approximately 245 grams ⚖️, it features a travel-friendly foldable plug 🔌✈️ and built-in over-temperature protection 🌡️ to prevent overheating during heavy use.
🔌 DJI Power 140W Smart Cable
To sweeten the deal 🎁, DJI bundles the charger with a premium 7A digital display data cable. Featuring a built-in E-Marker smart chip 🧠, this braided cable displays real-time power, voltage, and current metrics 📊. It is rated to handle up to 240W of power and supports USB 2.0 data transfer 💾.
The new charger is priced competitively at 209 yuan (approximately $30) 💰.
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🤖 Xiaomi’s humanoid robot demonstrates its dexterity by taking photos with the Xiaomi 17T Pro 📸
Following their global debut 🌍, Xiaomi officially launched the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro in China today 🇨🇳. Priced starting at 2,999 yuan (~$445) and 3,999 yuan (~$590) respectively 💰, the domestic models closely mirror their international counterparts in terms of specifications 📱.
However, smartphones weren’t the only stars of the show 🌟. Xiaomi also dedicated a brief segment of the keynote to showcase its next-generation humanoid robot 🤖, putting its latest capabilities on full display ✨.
🤖 Xiaomi’s Humanoid Robot Captures a Photo 📸
During the live demonstration 🎥, the robot carefully picked up the newly unveiled Xiaomi 17T Pro with its bionic hand 🦾, adjusted the camera’s zoom using the physical volume buttons 🔍, and snapped a photo 📸. Here is the actual image captured by the robot: 🖼️

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🤖 Xiaomi Humanoid Robot (2026) 📅
📸 Photo captured by the Xiaomi robot 🤖
Though brief, this on-stage appearance offered a fascinating glimpse into the rapid evolution of Xiaomi’s robotics division ⚡, showcasing impressive physical dexterity 🦾 and precise device interaction 🎯.

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🚀 Xiaomi’s Continuous Commitment to Humanoid Robotics 🤖
The tech giant has been steadily unveiling its robotics milestones over the past few years 📈. We have previously tracked their progress, including Xiaomi’s ambitious plans to deploy its CyberOne robot on active manufacturing lines 🏭, alongside CEO Lei Jun’s goal of integrating humanoid robots into Xiaomi’s factories at scale within the next five years ⏳.

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Behind the scenes, industrial integration is already well underway ⚙️. Earlier this year, Xiaomi confirmed that its humanoid robots had successfully completed continuous three-hour shifts at a self-tapping nut installation station within an automotive factory 🚗. The robots achieved a 90.2% success rate for simultaneous bilateral installation ✅, easily keeping pace with the assembly line’s demanding 76-second cycle time ⏱️.
🤖 Xiaomi Humanoid Robot interacting with the Xiaomi 17T Pro 📱
On the hardware front 🛠️, Xiaomi revealed a completely redesigned bionic hand 🖐️. The upgraded hand is 60% more compact, bringing it down to the exact size of a human hand 🤝. Despite the smaller footprint, it boasts 64% more degrees of freedom, a full-palm tactile sensor covering 8,200 square millimeters 🔬, a lifespan exceeding 150,000 gripping cycles 🔄, and an innovative bionic sweat gland system designed to manage heat dissipation during prolonged operation 🌡️.
Lei Jun also took to Weibo recently to celebrate the Xiaomi robotics team’s first-place finishes in two major international competitions 🏆, where they outperformed the runners-up by a significant margin 🥇. He reiterated that the ultimate goal of Xiaomi’s robotics division is practical utility 🛠️—developing machines capable of executing complex tasks in real-world, dynamic environments rather than just controlled laboratory settings 🌍.
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🚀 Anker launches air-cooled 3-in-1 wireless charger with built-in touchscreen 📱
Anker has officially debuted its new Prime 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger in China 🇨🇳, complete with advanced TEC air-cooling technology ❄️. The premium charging station goes on sale today at 10 AM ⏰, sporting an introductory price tag of 1,199 yuan (approximately $177) 💰.
Draped in Anker’s signature Space Gray finish 🔘, this sleek desk accessory measures 169 x 125 x 138 mm and weighs in at 620 grams. It is designed to declutter your workspace 🖥️ by simultaneously powering up three Apple essentials: an iPhone 📱, an Apple Watch ⌚, and a pair of AirPods 🎧.

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⚡ Anker Prime 3-in-1 Air-Cooled Wireless Charger
📋 Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Specifications
The undisputed centerpiece of this charger is the integrated 1.62-inch touchscreen display built directly into its base 🖥️. This smart panel provides real-time readouts of both charging wattage ⚡ and device temperature 🌡️. Beyond mere monitoring, the screen allows users to intuitively toggle between various charging modes and customize settings on the fly ⚙️.
📱 Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Screen
Powered by AnkerSense intelligent interaction technology, the display responds to various touch gestures for quick navigation 👆. Users can utilize several convenient shortcuts: a quick double-tap puts the device into sleep mode 💤, a two-second press turns off the display 🔌, and holding for seven seconds triggers a Bluetooth reconnection 📶. For troubleshooting, a continuous 15-second press will completely reset the unit 🔄.
To optimize wireless charging efficiency, Anker has integrated active TEC air-cooling technology 💨. By actively pulling heat away from your phone during high-speed charging sessions, the system prevents thermal throttling, ensuring faster 🚀 and much more stable power delivery ⚡. Real-time temperature tracking is also visible directly on the screen 🌡️.

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❄️ Anker Prime 35W 3-in-1 Charging Station Cooling
For those who prefer a second-screen experience, detailed charging metrics can also be tracked via a companion mobile app 📱. Safety remains a priority, with Anker’s proprietary ActiveShield 5.0 system running in the background to prevent overheating 🛡️ and power surges ⚡.
In terms of power distribution, the charger delivers up to a swift 25W ⚡ for compatible smartphones, alongside dedicated 5W charging spots for an Apple Watch ⌚ and compatible wireless earbuds 🎧. The entire setup is powered via a single USB-C input port 🔌.
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