SwitchBot Hub 3 bridges devices into Matter, adds sensors, buttons, and scene control. It’s the kind of smart home hub I hope Apple makes.

In simple terms, the TinyTV is a portable, rechargeable gadget that plays stored videos and was designed to look and function ...

To build this, first initiate the ESP32-S3 in AP+STA mode, bringing up a soft AP that redirects all client DNS lookups. It ...

Home security tech doesn't have to be large and obvious to make a difference. Some of my favorite security devices are tiny little gadgets hidden out of the way but still doing a world of good in my ...

Starting Monday, Gilman Playground, Laurelhurst Playfield, and Mount Baker Park will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and city-observed holidays. Locks will ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Alexa has evolved far beyond its origins as ...

Over the past three years, I’ve changed email providers three times without ever changing email addresses. That’s because my address is entirely under my control. Instead of relying on an email that ...

Incorporating innovative technologies into textile design has many applications, including automotive, health and design.

For those who are new to Smart IR, it’s a device that acts as an infrared (IR) control hub. The idea is to let you control ...

The Arduino ecosystem is an amazing learning tool, but even those of us who love it admit that even the simplified C Arduino uses isn’t the ideal teaching language. Those of us who remember learning ...

Learn how to turn old appliances into smart, Wi-Fi-enabled devices with ESP8266 and ESPHome. DIY automation made simple for your home.