A typical key consists of a key blade part that is inserted into the keyhole, and a handle part that you grip and turn by hand. However, the Berlin lock, which was invented in Germany over 100 years ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $99 SwitchBot Lock is the first smart door lock I’ve tested that doesn’t replace any part of your existing ...

If you’re deep into HomeKit like me, you know how convenient it can be for home automation. One of the most exciting smart home security additions for me in the past few years is Home Key from Apple, ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

The Ultraloq Bolt Sense does this with 3D facial and palm vein recognition. The lock scans and reads the unique details of ...

Who doesn't love a good door handle? I know I do, and it seems like you all do too. They're often overlooked, but they really do add a certain something to a car when they're executed well. Because of ...

When a polar blast hits and your key suddenly refuses to turn, the real danger is not the ice in the cylinder but the snap of ...

If your home has a lot of interior doors that lock, sooner or later, you’re bound to lose the key or lock it inside the room (if the door even has a key), or discover your toddler has locked himself ...

3D printers are great for creating static objects, but if you’re clever, it’s possible to print functional devices. If you’re absolutely brilliant you can go far beyond that, which is the case here.