In 2020, the so-called “smart” keys that come with most new cars are smarter than ever before. You can use them to lock and unlock your car, remote-start your car, and more—all with the push of a ...

I have some pretty mixed feelings about modern proximity keys/key fobs/smart keys/whatever. Complex feelings. On the one hand, they’re fantastic; they allow you to just approach your car and it ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.

We really are living in the future when your car just magically knows you're there without you having to do anything. The jingling of keys used to be the universal symptom of turning a car on, but ...

Here's a frustrating hypothetical: you return home from a long day of work, turn your car off, and move to pull your key out of the ignition. Only, instead of the quick click and removal that usually ...