There’s something reassuring about the clunk of a traditional padlock, but in today’s world it no longer feels enough. Keys get lost, combinations are forgotten and cheap locks can be prised open in ...

One of the most exciting recent trends in the smart home is the proliferation of biometric smart locks — those that use fingerprints, palm veins, and even facial recognition to manage owner and ...

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Technology is improving all the time. It seems like every day there is a new and exciting smart device or product hitting the market. All of these devices are designed to make our lives safer or ...

We first encountered the Benjilock at CES in 2019, when the Hampton brand introduced its first padlock equipped with a fingerprint reader. Hampton showed three new biometric locks at CES 2021: A bike ...

Which keyless entry door locks are best? A keyless entry door lock is a simple and sophisticated way to secure your home and control who can enter. In addition, it eliminates the need to keep your ...

This fingerprint-scanning door lock is affordable and simple to set up, but it’s too buggy and probably too arcane for most users. Fingerprint-reading door locks aren’t known for their affordability, ...

Palm-reading (or more precisely, palm vein recognition) smart locks aren't exactly new, but good ones from reputable brands can get pricey. Enter Wyze with its new Palm Lock that promises to bring the ...