The Raspberry Pi Foundation has been putting power into the hands of DIY maestros for years. These projects improve comfort ...

Imagine turning your old, “dumb” appliances into intelligent, Wi-Fi-enabled devices that respond to your voice, phone, or automation rules. Sounds futuristic, right? With the ESP8266 microcontroller, ...

Starting a smart home can feel a bit overwhelming, especially with so many brands, gadgets, and apps to choose from. The good news is, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get started, and you also ...

Instead of selling a standalone home security system, Tapo by TP-Link takes a more granular approach. It offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor cameras, plus door/window sensors, motion detectors ...

Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...

Smart home platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa give you a simple way to sync all your smart devices. However, not all products work with every platform. For example, your video ...

What if your home could think for you? Imagine walking in after a long day and finding the lights already on, the AC set just right, the fridge suggesting dinner, and the TV ready with your favorite ...

Adjusting a training session to your daily routine can prove tricky, but if you want to start strength training, whether it's with help from guided classes or not, a smart home gym setup might be ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Kurt Schlosser on Sep 16, 2025 at ...

Many smart home gadgets are expensive–look no further than robot vacuums or robot lawn mowers for a prime example. But building a robust smart home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, many cool ...

The best water leak detectors can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs, but which one is right for you? Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Here at Tom’s Guide ...

A portion of a modular home blew off its trailer onto the Basnight Bridge, according to a social media post from North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Basnight Bridge overlooks the Oregon ...