It's almost hard to believe that at one point, cars didn't have keys. Keys didn't become a thing until the 1910s, when automakers implemented them as a minor safety measure to prevent potential ...

A "key" feature of today's car keys is not having to physically touch them to enter or start the car, thanks to developments like RFID proximity technology (which is short for radio frequency ...

Digital car keys are slowly taking over, but it's not a secret that their adoption is low. UWB technology is already available on most modern phones, but digital car keys also require a new car model ...

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The idea of using your phone as a car key is still relatively new. We're not talking about a remote-start function in a dedicated app, either— "Phone-as-key" tech allows your smartphone to act as your ...

In the old times, you wouldn't be able to go anywhere without your metal car keys. You need it not only to start the ignition, but to even get into the vehicle in the first place. These days, though, ...