Connected to whom? The invisible danger of smart home devices
My television has one job. It plays Netflix while I scroll through my phone and fail to pay proper attention to either screen. Until recently,…
‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer’: I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be ‘bigger than solar’ for millions
It’s typical, you wait for ages for a home energy revolution and then two come along at once — or at least that’s what appears to…
Could Smart Homes Make Electrification More Affordable for Californians?
PG&E is testing new technology to lower energy bills and improve reliability. The PG&E PowerHouse in San Ramon on July 30, 2026. The…
Schlage Sense Pro, Reviewed by Popular Mechanics
7 min read I’ve unlocked smart locks just about every way you can: a keypad, an app, a fingerprint sensor, facial recognition, even palm vein…
Shelly expands its ecosystem with four new smart home and professional automation products
The new Shelly Wall Display X1i, BLU Motion ZB, PRO CB series and PRO Modbus Add-on RS485 extend control, protection and integration…
Leveraging Advanced Bidirectional Charging Architectures Generates Billions for the Modern Electric Grid
Here is the thing about the current narrative surrounding the automotive sector: most industry analysts are entirely focused on the wrong…
The US government just banned almost all robot vacuums — here’s why (Update: companies respond)
If you’ve been watching the news, you may have seen the Trump administration’s recent robotic ban. In a move by the Federal…
Smart home tech doesn’t need AI to be useful – it just needs to make life easier
AI is still one of those words that sparks a strong mix of excitement and hesitation, and that’s largely because it’s increasingly…
Smart Home Security Support Needs Eyes, Not Just Scripts
The hidden cost of blind troubleshooting When support teams cannot literally see the customer’s setup, issues are harder to diagnose.…
This Smart Door Knob With Fingerprint Reader Keeps Your Kids Out of Your Office
Smart lock company ThorBolt has released a new smart door knob for interior doors that features a fingerprint sensor and can be remotely…
