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.

Law enforcement officials are warning of a new type of high-tech auto theft that turns a common device — key fobs used in push-to-start vehicles — into a tool for stealing cars. The Philadelphia ...

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Ford F-150 pickup. The $200 "Truckle" commemorates the anniversary and provides a spot to store a key fob. If misplacing the key fob to your Ford F-150 pickup ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With car thefts on the rise across the U.S., police are urging vehicle owners to take extra precautions. Criminals are increasingly using technology that can trick cars into unlocking ...

TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — With car thefts on the rise across the U.S., vehicle owners are being urged to change simple habits after criminals began using technology that can trick cars into unlocking ...

SEATTLE — Two 18-year-old men found with car-stealing gadgets "fit for a Hollywood movie" were arrested Sunday in Pioneer Square, according to Seattle police. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) said ...

Gone are when you couldn't start your car's engine without a physical key. Modern vehicles today come with key fobs that are more useful than just starting your car and locking and unlocking its doors ...

It's funny that some words just seem to "fit" their definitions. A key fob, for example, sounds exactly like what it is — a little trinket that hangs from your keys. Of course, a key fob is actually a ...

SAN ANTONIO – A retired Bexar County sheriff’s deputy is warning drivers about an alarming tactic car thieves use to steal vehicles. The former deputy, whose family was recently a victim of a car ...

The humble car key has undergone a remarkable transformation over the decades. What began as a simple piece of cut metal has evolved into complex transponder chips and smart fobs that communicate ...

Audio edited by Luther Walker. After staff intervention, the system was restored by 1:18 a.m. However, there was a 71 minute window where students were rendered unable to enter residence halls without ...