The small lock of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, also known as the Ballard Locks, will close next week as a maintenance crew installs a new timber to fix a leak. The small lock will be shut down for ...

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Locks come in a variety of types and designs to meet a wide range of security needs. While many locks use a simple key-and-tumbler design, some locks use technology that is significantly more advanced ...

I have dozens of padlocks at home and always use one when I go to the gym or the public bath. Over time, I’ve noticed a small ...

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The sanctity of the home is its promise of safety, a principle that becomes paramount for families with young children. As toddlers learn to walk and explore, their innate curiosity can quickly lead ...

A smart lock offers the benefits of a conventional deadbolt without the need to carry a physical key. Instead, many smart locks have keypads for PINs and/or electronic keys, where the “key” lives in ...

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Tech that powers physical spaces is in the midst of a growth spurt. One company in the mix, Latch, is today announcing the next phase of the company with the launch of LatchOS. Latch was founded back ...

This week, Latch becomes the latest company to join the SPAC parade. Founded in 2014, the New York-based company came out of stealth two years later, launching a smart lock system. Though, like many ...