Originally Posted by
Maconi
Honestly I'd be fine with some kind of NFC lock (where you have to hold the "key" near it to unlock it). There'd be no lock to pick and no long-range wireless signal to intercept. The only thing you'd have to worry about is the battery (which should last a super long time as NFC uses barely any power).
From the nytimes article above some of those hacking devices simply amplify the signal of the lock allowing the later to connect with the unlocking device of the rightful owner without him/her knowing. Unlocking device which then unlock the lock. Not sure nfc would prevent that. In the article it was teenagers using the device to steal a car. Not sure if or when this will translate into bike theft.
Also picking a lock requires some skills you certainly reduce the number of potential theft right there when picking locks is required (bic pen aside). Same goes with electronic hacking devices. Though if it just involves buying some black box at the black or grey market anyone can do that but not everyone will do it. Wait and see.