Arduino is a microcontroller designed for real-time hardware control with very low power use. Raspberry Pi is a full computer that runs operating systems and handles complex tasks. Arduino excels at ...

This tutorial explains how to build an AI-enabled smart home automation using ESP RainMaker. The system supports lights, fans, relays, sensors, RGB LEDs, OTA firmware updates, QR provisioning, and ...

President Donald Trump was expected to announce an initiative at the World Economic Forum that would make it easier for homebuyers to use retirement savings to fund down payments. Using 401(k) money ...

Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. To drive efficiency and elevate constituent service, state and ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Is there any more apt a piece of imagery to depict late-stage capitalism than a Home Depot installing sonic weaponry and then training those irritating sound waves against not only the day laborers it ...

Starting a business from home is common, but using a personal address comes with hidden risks. Many founders only realize the impact after facing legal, operational or credibility issues. Many small ...

Apple is preparing to introduce a new smart home hub that could transform how you interact with and manage your connected devices. Recent discoveries in iOS 26 code have revealed details about this ...

The KGM133S, the first in a range of Matter over Thread modules from Quectel, enables seamless interoperability for smart home devices like door locks, sensors, and lighting. Powered by Silicon Labs’ ...

Abstract: The research introduces a cost-efficient voice-controlled home automation system based on products such as Arduino Uno and Bluetooth (HC-06) module. The main purpose of the system focuses on ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.