New insights into how smart digital locks, biometric access, and connected door security systems are reshaping modern ...

The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to ...

Xthings is at CES 2026 with a new smart lock called the Ultraloq Latch 7 Pro, a Matter-compatible lock that it says will ...

Apple has quietly turned the iPhone into a car key, but the feature is buried behind jargon, scattered settings, and ...

Almost everyone has experienced fumbling for keys in the dark, misplacing a set right before leaving the house, or worrying about who might have a copy. Traditional keys come with real drawbacks. They ...

Smart locks are an increasingly common sight around neighborhoods. These gadgets bring some modern amenities to your front door, letting you eschew your traditional key to operate your deadbolt with a ...

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You can now unlock your car remotely without a key fob, assuming you have a smartphone and a compatible car. Apple updated its Wallet ecosystem in 2020 to allow users to add their digital car keys.

BMW was the first car manufacturer to adopt Apple’s Car Key feature – enabling an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock your car – and has now announced an enhanced version known as Digital Key Plus.

General Motors is enhancing its in-vehicle digital convenience features by expanding Digital Key functionality to support Apple Wallet, allowing GM customers to access and operate their vehicles ...