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 ...

Toyota is finally letting you leave the key fob at home, at least if you drive the right model. By adding Apple’s digital car ...

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 ...

The Apple Wallet app may soon offer digital Car Key support for select Cadillac vehicles, according to newly discovered backend code. Cadillac, a well-known GM brand, is now expected to roll out Car ...

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, ...

Last year, Apple debuted support for digital car keys, which let users lock, unlock, and start their vehicles using a pass stored in the Wallet app on the iPhone. And with iOS 15, there's now Ultra ...

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 ...

Ever lose a car key, or have one go bad after a few years? You probably dreaded asking the dealer for a new one, worried about the cost, with some keys and fobs costing $300 or more. But you now have ...

Car keys, sunglasses, and TV remotes have two things in common -- they are easy to lose and can be expensive to replace. If you lose a car key or just need another copy, you'll likely look for the ...

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.