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, ...

Certain U-shaped bike locks that have been the industry security standard for 20 years are no longer so secure. That’s because a 30-second video available on the Internet shows how the expensive locks ...

A typical key consists of a key blade part that is inserted into the keyhole, and a handle part that you grip and turn by hand. However, the Berlin lock, which was invented in Germany over 100 years ...

BANGALORE: Imagine a burglar picking a four-foot long lock, weighing 15 kg — he'd have to keep turning the key. No wonder, there were not many burglaries in India a 100 years ago. BANGALORE: Imagine a ...

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 ...

Which luggage locks are best? It is a federal law that Transportation Security Authority baggage screeners have access to your luggage so they can open it and inspect it. If your lock is not approved ...