The Linka smart bike lock first grabbed our attention last summer as a great solution for those times when you just want to make a quick pit stop without having to fiddle around with separate chain ...

While there are now a number of smart electronic bike locks on the market, almost all of them are rigid U-locks. The Lasso is different, in that it's a flexible chain lock … but it can still do the ...

Update 2/24/2025: In an emailed statement to SlashGear, Linka co-founder Mohamed Mohamed explained that the company is still around, but has significantly changed its business strategy. We've updated ...

Velasso has set out to make bicycle security easier, by making the unlocking process automatic. As soon as users get within Bluetooth range of their parked bike, its built-in locking mechanism will ...

The age-old battle of keeping your bike safe has a new, high-tech ally. The LINKA lock connects with a phone and has a built-in alarm that’s triggered if someone tampers with your ride. But a new ...