Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...

If you’ve been eyeing the kisslock bag revival but haven’t wanted to splurge, Target’s A New Day Kiss Lock Clutch might be the most stylish workaround of the season. Priced at $30, this twill or faux ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

In this video, I install a Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt to expand my collection of home automated devices. The installation also includes a matching entry door handle and a Ring Smart Doorbell ...

A quality bike lock is the best investment you can make to protect your bike from theft, but like so many pieces of outdoor gear, there’s seldom one “best” item, making it tough to know what to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing door locks can be more challenging than you might think. Most modern doors are quite thin, and it's all too easy to accidentally ...

Pixel phones are gaining a “Magic Portrait” feature in the Android 16 beta to enhance lock screen wallpapers by framing cutouts of subjects. This new tool, found in the Pixel wallpaper app’s effects, ...

If you’re in the market for a practical, portable bike lock that doesn’t weigh down your backpack or rattle on your frame, the Abus Bordo 6200K might just hit that sweet spot. There’s a reason lots of ...

Lockin has stuffed pleny of clever ideas into this smart lock, but it feels like it’s a few firmware updates away from something I’d trust to guard any of my entry doors. Lockin claims a history ...

Not everyone has the privilege of carrying a full-sized EDC knife. For some, it may be entirely illegal. For others, it might just be too inconvenient. That means many folks need alternative solutions ...