Bricwave - Express Smartphone Charger/Flash Drive

The Express by Bricwave™ is a new product currently seeking funding through Kickstarter (in fact has has exceeded it's goal as of today, with still 9 days to go).

The product makes it to this blog because of it's portability with it's keyring attachment.

I see many benefits with this product. there may be multiple choices across the market, but few are made to similar quality control standards.

This product is available for iPhone (lightning) or Android (micro-usb) devices.

It contains a express function for high speed charging and a 64GB flash drive for storing, transferring or running applications and programs.

A unique product that has many uses.

(source...)

Sentry Safes - Vulnerability Detected

I cannot be sure as to how long the above video will be available, but if you are lucky enough to still be seeing this, you may understand why 99/100 locksmiths prefer NOT to sell or recommend Sentry safes (of the electronic variety).

These boxes (I feel i cannot use the term safe, because this vulnerability clearly shows it is not safe) are sold almost everywhere by big box stores like Kmart, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware and many specialty hardware stores. The product is widely distributed online by a great many online retailers.

This technique has been used by locksmiths for some time and until now, not publicly demonstrated (AFAIK).

I realize that many consumers prefer to shop at big box retailers for the convenience aspect without doing their due diligence about the products they are purchasing and the big box retailers will never take responsibility for the products they sell and recommend. But seriously, anyone who calls this product a "safe", really needs to have their head examined, especially in light of this mildly entertaining clip.

(source...)

Keys To The City - A Film About A Retiring Locksmith In Brooklyn

An interesting story about a retiring locksmith and his travels in the city of Brooklyn is currently seeking additional funding through Kickstarter.

This unique story is quite heart warming and shown through the eyes of native Brooklynites.

Special thanks to Tom Lynch, founder of The Society Of Professional Locksmiths for making us aware of this undertaking.

Consider throwing your support behind this ambitious project to shine some light on the daily struggles of an American Made Locksmith. Kickstarter link in the source below.