Ever seen a lock with a round key and thought what wizardry it is? That’s a tubular lock, although some folks call it an Ace, ...

A lock by any other name… From the dawn of civilization and conception of possession, humans have faced the desire to protect themselves and their belongings. While the basic need for security hasn’t ...

Of all the technology you use on a daily basis, you probably pay the least attention to the mechanical miracles that keep your home or your gym bag secure. Locks and keys have been around for ...

Design is everywhere even in the most unexpected places. Sometimes, the most profound lessons come from the simplest innovations. Take, for example, a toilet door lock in Japan. A seemingly ordinary ...

LAS VEGAS - Locks that are used in millions of homes and residential buildings worldwide and that are designed specifically to thwart hacking are easily opened with both a screwdriver and wire, two ...

Smart lock startup Level has a new version of its lock available, and this one includes Apple Home Key out of the box. The new Level Lock+ is almost identical to its predecessor, the Level Lock Touch, ...

Archaeologists have traced the earliest lock-and-key mechanism back to ancient Mesopotamia around 4,000 BCE. Made from wood and operated with a large pin tumbler system, this innovation protected ...

Slimmed down and further smartened, it's the best one yet. It comes with built-in Wi-Fi, negating the need for the extra August Connect plug-in modules. At $250, the new lock is pricey but it's in the ...

There are going to be people who see that there is no key and move on. For everyone else, the SmartX version of the Abus Bordo 6500 takes a Sold Secure Gold lock and tacks on Bluetooth keyless opening ...