Many newer vehicles can be accessed from the owner's phone, if they've set it up. There are some things to consider before ...

NFC versus ultra wideband. Tap-to-start versus passive signals. If we’re going to use our phones to operate our cars, we need to get a lot of this straightened out — and soon. NFC versus ultra ...

Apple has recently introduced digital car keys to the iPhone – equipped with a compatible iPhone and car, you can wirelessly unlock, lock, and even start your car without a physical key. To use the ...

Phones have already taken over our lives. We have everything in these small gadgets, from memories and photos to documents, bank accounts, and conversations with our loved ones. And the digital ...

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.

Today’s new cars pack in more high-tech electronic features than ever before, including in the key fob. The device has gone far beyond simply locking or unlocking doors, remotely starting a car, or ...

Sometimes the anticipation of doing something is as exciting as actually doing it. It's easy to forget that your interaction with a car always starts outside of it, with the key. The key serves as an ...

As long as your keys are in range, anyone can open the car, and the system will think it's you. That's why newer car models won't unlock until the key fob is within a foot. However, criminals can get ...