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Finally: A Nutella Lock

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Wake up in the middle of the night with a Nutella craving, only to find your jar nearly empty because your significant other got to it before you? Yeah, it happens, but you can put a stop to this nonsense. The Nutella Lock is an acrylic contraption specifically designed to accommodate the iconic jar. It’s being sold on eBay Germany, and doesn’t ship stateside. It started out as a bit of a joke by Daniel Schlobloch, a German furniture designer who was tired of his kids stealing the sweet concoction, but now over 250 of these have been pre-oredered and it seems to be taking a life of its own. It’s €9.99 (approx. $11 USD).

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Deal Of The Day: 18% Off On The QuickLock

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It’s not that inserting a key into your lock and twisting is such a time consuming affair. It’s just that if you can save those 5 seconds, while getting to play with a higher-tech version of an old product, then why not? The QuickLock is a padlock that opens up without needing a physical key:

A next-generation lock like no other, Quicklock features advanced, built-in wireless capabilities. Forget old fashioned codes, open your Quicklock with a choice of three simple options—from your phone to a handy key ring. On top of that, Quicklock allows an unlimited number of people to set up access with their phones so keys and codes aren’t being passed around like candy.

– Made of die cast zinc alloy, rendering it virtually indestructible
– Allows for one-click or one-swipe access via a fob or ring (sold separately), a card, or smartphone
– Includes convenient access for multiple people: works w/ up to 50 wireless NFC keys & an unlimited number of phones
– Prevents having to remember combinations or locate keys for your locks
– Provides battery life for up to two years on one charge
– Charges via a micro USB cable

So yeah, basic locks work just fine. But you got some pretty neat added functionality here. And what would normally be $60 is $48.99 after today’s deal, so trying something new won’t break the bank.

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Litelok Bike Lock Is Both Lightweight, And Sturdy

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Securing your bike in public is a delicate affair. Maybe you want to be super safe, but then you’ll have to carry really heavy U-locks. Or if you care about portability, you might sacrifice some safety. But the Litelok hopes to give you the best of both worlds. Created by one Professor Neil Barron, an industrial designer and entrepreneur with a background in Aeronautics and Astronautics, the flexible lock is made of a newly patented material called Boaflexicore®. It’s made of multiple layers of materials, where “each layer provides additional security, meaning it can withstand sustained attack from tools like cable cutters, bolt croppers and hacksaws.” It’s been tested to exceed “British and International lock quality standards and in-house testing has proven that it takes well over five minutes to cut or break the strap and lock.” It weighs under 1kg (2.2lbs), is 29 inches long, and the lock only requires a key when you’re unfastening it, meaning it takes less time to secure your bike. And its beefy appearance looks like it means business, potentially discouraging would-be thieves before they even try to cut it.

It’s yours for a £80 ($117 USD) pledge, with shipping in August.

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iFingerLock Biometric Padlock Doesn’t Need Keys Or Combination

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If nothing else, the Touch ID sensor on the newer iPhones is getting people used to the idea of using their fingerprints to unlock things. The trend carries over to other items, like this iFingerLock Biometric padlock. It can store up to 10 fingerprints, unlocking itself in seconds as soon as one is used. There’s no need for a computer, all the programming is done on-device. Should the 2 AAA batteries run out of power, it still stores the prints in its internal memory, while an alarm will ring when power is low to save you the hassle of having to run to the store when you’re at the gym or something. It’s a simple way to avoid having to carry a key around, or worse still, remembering a combination. It’s $94.

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Seatylock Is An Elegant Bike Lock

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Securing your bike in an urban environment normally involves carrying a separate lock, whether a chain or U-shaped. And while you may be able to tie down your frame and wheels, your seat will still remain vulnerable to theft (yes, it happens). With the Seatylock, your seat is the lock. Simply remove it and extend a 1 meter solid lock that will tie your bike down securely. “Seatylock has a universal adaptor that enables easy compatibility with any standard bicycle. After a simple installation it can be adjusted to your preferred saddle position.” Retail will be $129, but you can get it now for an $85 pledge, in either the narrow “trekking” configuration, or the wider “comfort” shape.

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Engineer Makes 3D-Printed Key To Open Any Lock

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3D Printed bump key to open any lockSome German engineers have revealed designs for 3D printing a “bump key” that they say can be used to break into common tumbler style locks. According to the engineers, using nothing but a photo of the lock and some software called Photobump, a working key can be created.

Bump keys are not anything really new, but the ability to produce a lock-specific bump key through 3D printing from a picture of a lock, well that’s pretty new. A bump key basically uses some force and some jarring of the lock to move the small pins in the tumbler into the correct position so that the lock will turn.

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Unpickable Bike Lock Appears Overengineered, Is Actually Kind Of Cool

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Securing your bike in public is usually done with a U-shape lock or a simple chain. But that’s not nearly secure enough in the eyes of some, so the Forever Lock was designed. It’s decidedly ingenious. The way it works is by hiding the keyhole out of reach, so that it can’t be accessed with traditional lock picking tools. You have to physically insert the specially-designed key inside of the mechanism, through a combination of actions that are hard to describe in words. It’s sort of like a Rubik’s cube, but much less complex. Watch the vid if we’re not making any sense.

They’re not officially available on the US market, but the guy who made this video is selling them for $140 a pop. That may seem like a lot of a lock, but you’ll understand once you see the vid that this is just about as secure a U-lock as you’ll ever see. Sure, it’s not going to stop someone with a blowtorch, but that’s a little conspicuous in public.

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