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Smart lock maker Level gutted, founders out after Assa Abloy layoffs

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Level, a smart lock company known for its innovative design that concealed all components within the deadbolt, has been significantly impacted by its parent company, Assa Abloy. The majority of Level's staff have been laid off, and its founders are no longer with the company. AI

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Smart lock maker Level gutted, founders out after Assa Abloy layoffs

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    Smart lock maker Level has been gutted and its founders are out Level’s defining innovation was hiding the battery, motor, and electronics that power the smart

    Smart lock maker Level has been gutted and its founders are out Level’s defining innovation was hiding the battery, motor, and electronics that power the smart lock inside the deadbolt itself. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Assa Abloy has laid off the majority of staff at Lev…

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