For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.

The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ...

It happens each year when the weather turns cold: The coats, hats, sweaters and blankets come out. The lights come on earlier. And the arguments over how high or low to set the thermostat begin. But ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A single battery can power the MS605 mmWave radar presence sensor for up to three years. A single battery can ...

The $50 sensor runs on two coin cell batteries so you don’t need a nearby power source for installation. The $50 sensor runs on two coin cell batteries so you don’t need a nearby power source for ...

One of the joys of writing up the entries for the 2025 Component Abuse Challenge has come in finding all the different alternative uses for the humble transistor. This building block of all modern ...

Wondering what the best temperature is to set your thermostat as the temperature starts dropping and the heating costs start rising? Here's what to know about reccomended heat settings during this ...

Quantum computing is either a distant dream or an imminent reality depending on whom you ask. And while much of this year's Quantum Village at the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas is focused on ...

The ideal thermostat temperature for summer is 78 degrees Fahrenheit to conserve energy and money. Switching to energy-efficient lighting, using fans, closing blinds, and closing off unused rooms can ...

Designing an analog circuit can be a frustrating experience, as noted by Nick Cornford in his Design Idea (DI), “DIY RTD for a DMM.” With a fortnight’s struggle, I completed the design of 4 mA to 20mA ...

Your body temperature might seem like just another vital sign, but it quietly reveals more than most people realize. From metabolism to mood, fluctuations in your temperature can serve as a hidden ...