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I decided to take the question of smart lock security to a cross-section of security professionals, including hackers and lock-pickers. The question I asked was a straightforward one: would you use a ...

In your aim to achieve enhanced home security and convenience, smart locks have emerged as a go-to innovation you could try. These devices protect your home against intrusions and add a layer of smart ...

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Take a glance at the dozens of options available in DIY home security products—from security systems and cameras to video doorbells, smart locks, and more—and you might think the market is pretty much ...

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The next time you stay in a hotel room, run your fingers under the keycard lock outside your door. If you find a DC power port there, take note: With a few hacker tricks and a handful of cheap ...

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All of the Texas Observer’s articles are available for free syndication for news sources under the following conditions: In the aftermath of school shootings like the one in Uvalde, what can get ...