A group of German scientists is claiming it has broken the code of those remote key fobs that unlock your car. The claims have yet to be confirmed, but the claim raises valid concerns that a high-tech ...

Apple's iPhones and Apple Watches have supported NFC for some time now, and now those NFC capabilities can be used to allow Apple users to lock, unlock, and start compatible NFC-enabled vehicles using ...

How your car's security system works Inside your key fob, there’s a tiny computer chip. This chip is programmed with a unique code that it sends to your car's security system. The car also has a chip, ...

Keyless ignition systems have become so convenient. But as with so many technological advancements comes the inevitable plague... hackers. How did we ever live without keyless-start cars? From not ...

Apple Car Key will soon expand to support cars from more manufacturers, with code references indicating three vehicle producers will join the roster. The Car Key feature has allowed iPhone owners to ...

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.

Car theft has gone high-tech recently. Hackers and thieves have found ways to intercept signals between car keys, or fobs, and modern security systems to break into cars and steal them. Owners can ...

Cadillac is reportedly integrating Apple Car Key support for select models, with the key stored in the Apple Wallet app The feature will allow drivers to lock, unlock, and start the car using an ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The days of replacing a car key by having an ...

You walk to your car, and you raise your key. Press a button, and the doors unlock. Perhaps the lights flash; maybe there’s a welcoming “boop BOOP!” For ...