Most sliding patio door handles are pretty straightforward: there’s the handle and the lock, usually a lever or a button. Not much to improve on there, right? Not according to Carbon Design Group.

[Adnan.R.Khan] had a sliding door latch plus an Arduino, and hacked together this cool but simple app controlled door lock. Mechanically the lock consists of a Solarbotics GM3 motor, some Meccano, and ...

Group entry hacks are a favorite for hacker social groups. Why use old fashioned keys when you can use newfangled electronic keys? If you are looking to build a simple RFID-based security system to ...

Protect Your Home with a Lock That's 10x Stronger Than a Deadbolt Everything of value is stored in your house, but is your house truly secure from thieves and criminals? If you take your home security ...

There's no shortage of smart door locks, but they typically require that you bring out your phone or enter a code to get in. Wouldn't it be nice if you could just knock, like you're visiting a friend?

After a workplace violence event, especially an active shooter event, we inevitably see a series of stories about new technologies or inventions designed to keep people safe. This is even more evident ...

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Smart locks aren’t the most user-friendly smart home product, but SimpliSafe makes some strides with this entry-level offering for SimpliSafe users. While SimpliSafe prides itself on its ultra-simple ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...