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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Unlock Smarter Living for Less: Best-Selling Philips Smart Lock Drops to $94.99 for Prime Day 2025
50% Off the Top-Rated 4200 Series Fingerprint Smart Lock – July 8–13 on Amazon ONTARIO, Calif., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idlespace tech is making secure, keyless living more accessible than ever this Prime Day. From July 8 to 13, Amazon shoppers can score up to 50% off the brand's best-selling smart locks — including the Philips 4200 Series Built-in Wi-Fi Fingerprint Smart Lock, now just $94.99, its lowest price of the year. Designed for modern households, the 4200 Series combines fast fingerprint recognition, built-in Wi-Fi, a responsive illuminated keypad, and matte black styling — all in one easy-to-install package. It allows homeowners to unlock their doors in under 0.3 seconds, manage PIN codes remotely via the Philips Home Access app, and enjoy true keyless convenience with no subscription fees or hubs required. Prime Day Offer – Philips 4200 Series: Philips 4200 Series Built-in Wi-Fi Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt Now $94.99 (50% OFF | Regular $189.99) Philips 4200 Series Built-in Wi-Fi Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt with Door Lever Set Now $119.99 (52% OFF | Regular $249.99) Smarter Security in Every Detail: Built-in Wi-Fi – no hub required Fast & secure fingerprint unlock PIN code access with illuminated keypad App control for real-time access, alerts & remote unlock Classic matte black finish to elevate any entryway Whether you're retrofitting an existing door or upgrading your rental unit, the 4200 Series offers the perfect blend of convenience, performance, and value — especially at its lowest price of the year. To explore the full lineup of Philips smart lock deals available during Prime Day, including additional bundles and configurations, please visit the official Philips Home Access store on infoIdlespace Technology Co., Ltd is the exclusive authorized importer and distributor of Shenzhen Conex Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd in North America, based in Ontario, California. In June 2022, Conex entered into a brand license agreement with Koninklijke Philips N.V., covering smart locks, video doorbells, and its accessories. Operated by Conex, Philips Home Access offers a range of smart locks, video doorbells, delivering secure, intelligent, and user-centric access solutions under the trusted Philips brand. Press ContactRaphael Le Moult – Public Relations Specialist (North America)Email: A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Gone in 20 seconds: Moment thieves steal a car in less than half a minute for £5,000 fee before mocking victims with 'go and buy another one' rant
Two thieves revealed how they can steal a keyless car in less than 20 seconds for a £5,000 fee, before mocking victims in a shameless rant and telling them to 'buy another one'. The two men used just one device to unlock the vehicle and drive away in the clip filmed for Channel 4 's latest Dispatches programme, Britain's Car Theft Gangs Exposed. Thief 'T' and an accomplice demonstrated how they use an amplifier, which looks similar to a radio or walkie-talkie, to pick up the signal from the 'key' inside a home and use it to unlock a car parked outside. The device works by scrambling the signal from a remote key fob, and was used in nearly 60 percent of car thefts in the UK last year. The two men, dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, demonstrated the technique on a car they claimed to have already stolen after placing the key fob in the living room of a property. After just a few seconds of holding the amplifier outside the window, the car door unlocked, allowing T to simply open the door and start up the engine. Once the engine had started, the accomplice could take the amplifier, jump in the car and they drove off - with the entire theft taking less than 20 seconds. The men then boasted of taking up to 20 vehicles a month for as much as £5,000 per car, depending on its value, and said up to 90 percent of them are stolen for parts. Asked whether they ever feel bad about their actions T said: 'These cars are insured, that's like, that's a first world problem. 'There's bigger s*** going on out there, that's, like... Your f***ing Range Rover's gone, boo-hoo, go and buy another one, man.' He added: 'A lot of these cars are getting broken for parts. A lot of them are getting shipped out, Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece.' The clip features as part of the Dispatches programme which reveals how organised gangs of criminals are stealing thousands of cars each year to then ship abroad, either for sale or, more commonly, to be 'chopped' - dismantled for parts. After the vehicles are stolen, many are transported in shipping containers as national and international agencies battle to prevent as many as possible reaching their intended destinations. NaVCIS agent Adam Gibson is seen discovering a container with three stolen cars - all with fake paperwork and crammed together with no concern for the vehicles' condition. A white pick-up truck from the bust bore a 2022 number plate - but Mr Gibson was able to determine it was actually made in 2023 and had been reported stolen from Kent in January. He said: 'This box is headed to Africa, which the roads out in Africa are obviously suited to this kind of thing.' During a short timeframe Mr Gibson tracked down three containers, totalling 12 stolen vehicles - some of which had even been cut in half to make space for more cars. He told how the value of vehicles stolen seems to be dropping while the volume is increasing: 'Whereas we were finding Range Rover's worth £150,000, we're getting pickup trucks and SUVs worth £40,000 now. 'We are seeing brands like Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Lexus. So the quality has dropped off, I suppose, but the volume has gone up. 'Some gangs will literally gut the car of any personal effects. Others will just leave everything. 'There's kids seats, toys, all sorts of them… I'm constantly told by people that vehicle crime, where it's victimless, it's just the insurance companies. 'Yes, the insurance company pay out, but we all get our premiums go up because the insurance aren't going to absorb it. So it has a knock-on effect on everyone else.' Data shows that a vehicle is currently stolen every four minutes, but crime agencies say they are taking stronger action to deter would-be thieves and reunite owners with their vehicles. In 2021, NaVCIS, the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, recovered just 76 stolen cars - last year the figure had increased almost eight-fold to 589. Some 130,000 car thefts were reported to the police in 2023/24, around two thirds of which were keyless. After the vehicles are stolen, many are transported in shipping containers as national and international agencies battle to prevent as many as possible reaching their intended destinations Only three out of ten victims are ever reunited with their cars, while stolen vehicles go unsolved 90 percent of the time in London, Met figures show. For many cars though, by the time police catch up to the gangs it is just too late. The programme reveals how a blue Audi A4, fitted with a hidden tracker, was stolen from a woman's driveway in north London on March 15. The car's GPS signal showed the Audi moving east towards the borough of Enfield and then switching off. Days later the covert tracker wakes up and transmits the car's coordinates, the Audi has travelled 30 miles east from North London to a location in the Essex countryside, just inside the M25, a place called Baldwins Farm. Neil Thomas, a former police officer who works for a private track and recovery service for stolen vehicles, explained how Baldwins Farm is an excellent spot for the transit of cars. 'The access in and out is quite restricted, it's quite close to London, quite close the docks, so if you are exporting vehicles geographically it's a really good location,' he said. The tracker appeared to show the Audi in a wooded area at the northern end of the site, near to what looks like shipping containers. The site was surrounded by copious amounts of CCTV cameras and Dispatches soon discover that the tracker isn't transmitting, possibly due to GPS jamming or blocking equipment. Five weeks later, the tracker suddenly reappeared in Kaunas, Lithuania, and was tracked to a business in the outskirts of the city called Baltic Car Trade. Dispatches filmed the police raid on the property, but instead of finding a blue Audi A4, all they found that was left of the vehicle was a bunch of wires. The car, like many stolen off British streets, had been torn apart. A National Police Chiefs' Council spokesperson said: 'Vehicle crime is ever-evolving with increased technology advancements in vehicles and continues to be a challenge for policing which we cannot tackle alone. 'The National Vehicle Crime Working Group has brought together manufacturers, government and policing for a number of years now and the introduction of the National Vehicle Crime Reduction Partnership (NVCRP), is another positive step forward in our fight against criminals. 'Op Alliances was an intensification week which ran late last year between a number of law enforcement bodies and partner organisations which resulted in 180 arrests and the recovery of 316 stolen vehicles. 'It was a great example of the impact of focused partnership working and it is so valuable we can continue this through the NVCRP. 'Our fight has been strengthened with the latest Government legislation to stop the sale of devices like keyless repeaters and signal jammers which make life far too easy for criminals. Many of these devices serve no legitimate purpose, and we believe that they are involved in a large proportion of UK vehicle thefts, certainly in recent years. 'Removing access to such devices is of course just one element of tackling vehicle theft, but one that we predict could have a significant impact. Disposal routes for stolen vehicles are also a key focus and we work closely with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NAVCIS) to target ports which we know stolen vehicles have been moved through, as well as with police forces and colleagues in the NPCC metal theft portfolio to tackle so-called 'chop shops' . 'We know that organised crime groups are responsible for a significant proportion of vehicle thefts and we are building on existing capability working with NaVCIS and Opal (National Intelligence Unit for Serious Organised Acquisitive Crime) so we can best use our resources to disrupt and target OCGs who profit from vehicle crime whilst causing misery for victims. 'We continue to work with our stakeholders in government, enforcement agencies and industry to build our effectiveness.' Britain's Car Theft Gangs Exposed: Dispatches will air on Channel 4 at 8pm on June 19.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aqara Smart Lock U200 Lite Brings Smart Access Control to More European Households
New retrofit lock supports Matter out of the box, blending a keyless lifestyle with future-proof interoperability across brands and ecosystems NEW YORK, June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqara, global leader and pioneer in IoT, unveils the new Smart Lock U200 Lite, offering effortless access control, enhanced security, and a modern keyless lifestyle to more European households, particularly those seeking budget-friendly solutions. Designed for DIY installation, the U200 Lite features a retrofit design compatible with most Euro mortise locks. It also supports Matter over Thread to ensure compatibility with a wide range of connected devices and seamless integration into users' existing smart home setup. Built upon the Thread protocol, which is purposely developed for IoT devices, the Smart Lock U200 Lite is Matter-certified and integrates with major platforms – including Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Home Assistant, and SmartThings – without the need for a proprietary hub1. As an integral part of a connected home, the U200 Lite can be integrated with a variety of smart devices, from video doorbells, surveillance cameras to smart sensors, enabling users to create a customized and enhanced smart security system. The U200 Lite is compatible with Euro mortise locks with the Emergency Function2, and supports EU profile and select Scandi profile cylinders. Its hassle-free retrofit design offers homeowners and renters an instant update to their existing locks, without the need for complex installations, key changes, or door modification. Multiple secure door entry options are offered by the U200 Lite. Family members can conveniently unlock it using mobile apps (Aqara Home and other Matter-enabled apps) or voice commands via Siri and Alexa. More intuitively, they can also unlock by simply tapping their iOS and Android phones on the provided NFC Sticker Card, which can be placed on the outside of the front door. Even when away, homeowners can remotely open the door for visitors using the mobile app. All remote functionalities, such as real-time alerts, device logs, and remote unlocking, are provided subscription-free. With its built-in gyroscope, the U200 Lite provides acoustic reminders if the door is not properly closed, ensuring it is never left unsecured. Once closed, it automatically locks, and there is no need for an external door sensor —offering a more aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective solution3. Other popular features that the U200 Lite model retains from its predecessor, the U200, include: Quiet Mode reduces the noise level during unlocking and locking3. Pull Spring automatically retracts the door latch upon unlocking3. Turn to Lock/Unlock allows effortless manual locking/unlocking3. Equipped with a 2,000 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery, the U200 Lite offers a battery life of up to 6 months on a single charge4, eliminating the hassle of frequent battery swaps and promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. The Aqara Smart Lock U200 Lite is now available for purchase through Aqara's official website, authorized retailers, and major e-commerce platforms such as Amazon (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK). For more information on the new smart lock, please visit the Aqara website. A Matter controller with Thread Border Router functionality is required for connecting the Smart Lock U200 Lite to any third-party Matter-enabled system, locking/unlocking remotely via a mobile app, and locking/unlocking with voice commands. The Emergency Function enables the cylinder to be unlocked from the outside using a key, even if another key is already inserted on the inside. The Auto Lock, Quiet Mode, Pull Spring, and Turn to Lock/Unlock features are disabled by default and can be only activated in the Aqara Home app setting. The 6-month battery life is based on the assumption of 8 cycles of unlocking and locking per day. View source version on Contacts For Media Inquiries: media@
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Millions of cars could disappear from UK roads forever & become EXTINCT as 12.7m Brits forced to make ‘conscious choice'
MILLIONS of cars could disappear from UK roads as a 'keyless generation' move away from car ownership. Research from experts at Tempcover has shown that as many as 32% of Gen Z (1997-2012) now don't own a car. 3 3 This number is expected to rise with high vehicle ownership costs forcing potentially millions of cars to leave the UK's roads. What was once seen as a rite of passage into adulthood is increasingly being viewed as an unnecessary expense. By comparison only 24% of millennials and just 22% of baby boomers do not own cars. It's thought that the 'keyless generation' is a result of the expense associated with owning a car. Repairs, maintenance, insurance, running costs and road tax pile up making it hard for cash strapped youngsters to afford their own vehicle. Claire Wills-McKissick, a temporary car insurance expert at Tempcover said: "Attitudes toward driving and travel are shifting, with financial pressures affecting people of all ages. "While some find car ownership increasingly out of reach, others are consciously choosing to opt out. "Fortunately, temporary car insurance offers a flexible alternative, letting people borrow a car and enjoy the freedom of driving on a need-to-go basis, without the long-term costs or commitments of car ownership." According to research more than half (63%) of Gen Z value the technological features of a car more than its visual appeal. The average first time car purchase price now sits at around £4,000 compared to just £800 in the mid-90s. Only 7% of younger drivers currently drive an electric vehicle (EV) but 28% have indicated a desire to buy an EV. A third of these have said they would consider buying an EV because they believe it is better for the environment. 31% said they would buy an EV because of the cost of ownership savings. 3 It is expected to become more common for youngsters to not own a car as they move towards cheaper or greener alternatives. The so called 'keyless generation' is expected to increase in size as time goes on. Tempcover experts have said that the supposed "right of passage" into adulthood is becoming increasingly out of reach for Gen Z. When youngsters do buy cars, research suggests they expect a 'Click-and-Mortar' experience. Gen Z wants to begin their purchase online before completing it on site. Despite being internet obsessed Gen Z still appears to want the experience of a test driver before committing to purchasing a vehicle.
