Keys

Cars

Is This Replacement Key Fob A Little Too Easy To Program?

7:20AM December 2, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Replacing a key fob usually involves contacting your dealership who then needs to place a custom order. But the K2 fob works like a universal remote for vehicles, requiring just their make, model, year and about five minutes of programming. More »

Gadgets

Key Copying Vending Machines: For Burglars Or Homeowners?

12:20PM November 22, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Maybe I’m just paranoid, but when I see a vending machine designed to easily duplicate keys, my immediate thought isn’t, “Wow, that’s convenient!” It’s: “Wow, what an easy way to secretly duplicate someone’s key without being seen doing it!” More »

Geek Out

Watch A Competitive Lockpicker Talk About Locks

11:34PM August 18, 2011 | Casey Chan

If you were curious about how locks work and/or curious about what kind of person is a competitive lockpicker (as in they pick locks for sport) meet Schuyler Towne. He’s completely obsessed with locks and loves to talk about ‘em. More »

Gadgets

A Light Switch Cover That’s Attracted To Your Keys

1:00AM August 3, 2011 | Kwame Opam

I used to have a big problem losing my keys all over. Even in my room. I’ve gotten over it, but something like a magnetic light switch cover would’ve helped a lot in those formative years. More »

Geek Out

The Most Brilliant Way To Never Lose Your Keys (With Lego!)

7:40AM July 20, 2011 | Sam Biddle

I probably lose track of my keys at least a couple of times a day, which is both pathetic and infuriating to anyone I’m with. It’s awful! But this Lego mastermind cooked up a simple, fantastic solution. More »

Gadgets

Carabiner Keys Are The Perfect Spares

1:46AM July 20, 2011 | Kyle Wagner

Keychains for single keys are a pain in the butt. Scott Amron’s new Carabiner Key lets you just latch a spare key onto whatever the hell you want to latch it onto without going through hassle of an extra link. More »

Gadgets

No, Key Guns Do Not Shoot Keys

4:20AM July 2, 2011 | Gizmodo US Edition

It’s tough to keep a gun drawn on a prisoner when the cell door lock requires two hands to open – that’s where the Key Gun comes in. It’s literally both a key AND a gun. Our friends at Oobject have six classic examples. More »

Gadgets

How To Print Keys To Any Lock

11:40AM June 1, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Apple software engineer Nirav Patel wanted to create something useful with his 3D printer, so he designed a system that generates any key from any lock from any manufacturer using just the lock code. Lol, what? More »

Gadgets

Cap Your Keys With Tiny Cameras

3:20AM February 25, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Which key is the one to the storage unit I keep all of the dead bodies in? Oh right, the one with the adorable miniature yellow camera! The F-Stop Searching (GEEET IT?) caps will help any disorganised photog. [ModCloth via PetaPixel]

Gadgets

Awesome Key Packs Its Own Keychain – And We’ve Got A Discount

12:40PM December 17, 2010 | Sam Biddle

That’s right, I just called a key awesome. Seriously. The Keybrid key-plus-keychain is so cleverly designed that it’ll make you furious you didn’t think of it first. But calm down! We’ve got a Gizmodo reader discount that’ll cheer you up. More »