Keys
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Billed as the "world’s smartest key holder," the KeySmart Pro integrates tracking technology along with a few extra bells and whistles. But is it worth the extra baggage?
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We've been seeing quite a few "smart" door locks lately, that allow users to lock and unlock their door using a smartphone. Perhaps you don't want to replace your existing locks, though? Well, Locky offers some smart-lock features, but it's used to augment an existing old-school key.
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Key rings can be painfully fiddly things (especially for those of us without much fingernail to work with). A clever new quick-release solution might remove some of the friction, using a precisely engineered interlocking system to slide your keys on and off with ease.
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Toyota has unveiled a new device aimed at allowing anyone to share their car. The Smart Key Box can be installed in a vehicle so as to provide access to people via their smartphones.
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A new kind of smart key could help drivers make a very important decision not to drive when they've had too much to drink.
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Already, drivers of cars with engine-start push buttons require nothing more than a Bluetooth key fob. Volvo, however, is taking things a step farther. Beginning this spring, some Volvo drivers will need nothing more than their smartphone to use their car.
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There are plenty of systems that use an app-running smartphone instead of a key to unlock doors. A new app not only wants to do that, but wants to give you a seamless journey through buildings. myPORT provides building access, calls elevators and sends intercom feeds to your phone.
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Growing tired of keys jangling around in his pockets while jogging, Charles Ng set about building a rudimentary clamp that bound them together. He is now selling his Orbitkey by the tens of thousands. We had a chat with Ng about how his take on the keyring unlocked serious start-up success.
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Panny offers an alternative to keychains and keyrings. By carrying your keys in a plastic sleeve, your valuables are protected from being scratched and your pockets are saved from being torn. Panny can also be used to store other items, such as USB drives.
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The KeyMe kisok allows you to store a digital version of your house key in the cloud from which a duplicate key can be cut on demand.
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The BladeKey Bolt is designed to make carrying keys a painless process.
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Smartphones have swallowed the camera, the diary, the Walkman and the flashlight – next up: your keyring.