The Skylock will send a message to your phone if your bike is being stolen

The Skylock can let you share your bike with others — and it’ll send you a text if it thinks a thief has his hands on it. A San Francisco startup is launching an online funding campaign for the lock, which is planned for release in 2015. The company says it will begin “the age of connected cycling.” The lock’s connection comes via Bluetooth, which a bicycle owner can use to unlock the bike. The lock can also connect via Wi-Fi; it has the ability to send for help if the device believes you’ve suffered a bad crash. And the lock is powered by built-in solar panels.