We tried destroying 20 bike locks and found four that are portable and can put up a strong fight against potential thieves.

This product test was updated in October 2026. A simple steering-wheel lock can’t guarantee your car is safe from theft—but it can add a visible obstacle that may make a car thief think twice, or at ...

In this busy world, a lot can happen in a minute. You can order a coffee, send a tweet, check your email—or lose your unlocked bike to an unscrupulous thief, who will post it on Craigslist in a ...

Forget keys. The top smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer ...

You walk up to your front door with both hands full. No fumbling for keys, no tapping a code, no fingerprint scan. The door just unlocks. That’s what Ultra-Wideband (UWB) smart locks do, and 2026 is ...

The best way to keep your wheels from getting stolen. You’ve likely seen it before: A car sitting on bricks or concrete blocks after its wheels and tires have been stolen. Whether you have a nice set ...

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Locks are designed to keep honest people out. (Dishonest people can always break a window.) But that doesn't mean that honest people can't enjoy picking them. I've been an amateur lock picker for four ...

Alongside its HomeView and its partnerships with other firms, Apple has revealed that it is serious about smart homes through new research aiming to make smart locks safer.