Nov 12, 2025 / 06:07 AM PST Updated: Nov 12, 2025 / 06:11 AM PST SHARE Tech makes it easy to keep tabs on everything these days – from your home and gear to your pets. Here are three new gadgets to help you lock it, track it, and watch it all. BenjiLock Outdoor Fingerprint Padlock Protect your stuff with a gadget straight out of a sci-fi movie. The BenjiLock Outdoor Fingerprint Padlock unlocks with a scan of your finger – no keys, apps, or Wi-Fi needed. “That’s how the idea started. I noticed how someone left the key inside the locker in the gym. And I was like, wow, how come there’s not a lock that you can open with your fingerprint?” said inventor Robbie Cabral, who was on Shark Tank. The lock can store up to ten fingerprints, lasts about a year on a single charge, and is weather-resistant – great for gates, bikes, or storage units. It runs about $80. Life360 Pet GPS Tracker If you’ve ever worried about a runaway pet, this one’s for you. The Life360 Pet GPS Tracker shows your pet’s location in real time, right alongside family members and items in the Life360 app. “It uses the cell phone network to let you find that in real time. So you get a much more real-time experience. And if your pet is on the run, that’s what you need,” said Life360 CEO Lauren Antonoff. On cellular and WiFi, battery life can last up to two weeks and up to six months in extended Bluetooth mode. There’s also a built-in light and chime for finding pets at night. The tracker is $50, plus a Life360 Gold membership ($15 a month or $150 a year). UltiCam Dot For portable peace of mind, the UltiCam Dot is a small camera that works anywhere – inside, outside, or even in a hotel room. It records in 2K and has seven days of free rolling cloud storage. Threre’s 8 GB of built-in local storage with no subscription required. It runs on four AA batteries. My only gripe is that the two halves of the camera come apart too easily. It’s $70 but often cheaper on sale. Source: https://ktla.com/news/this-fingerprint-padlock-feels-straight-out-of-sci-fi/