Abstract: Model predictive control (MPC) has been widely adopted for indoor temperature control and building energy management. There are two steps in traditional MPC: 1) modeling thermal dynamics as ...

Abstract: Smart spaces are continually developing, needing cutting-edge ideas for better intelligent environment design to increase user experience, energy efficiency, and operational performance.

I've been testing and covering smart home devices for over a decade, so I know a good deal when I see one. Right now, the best Black Friday smart home deals feature excellent savings on convenient ...

Amazon is selling the Echo Spot smart speaker for just $50 as part of a Black Friday promotion. The sale applies to multiple colorways and represents a discount of $30. This isn't a record low price, ...

I’ve been writing about connected tech since 2010, back when “smart home” mostly meant a light bulb that you could turn on from your phone if you held your breath and stood in exactly the right corner ...

At its fall event, Amazon announced a bevy of new devices, including a new range of Echo devices focused on supporting Alexa+. While its next-generation AI assistant is still in Early Access, I've ...

Ultrahuman has announced a substantial software upgrade for the Ultrahuman Home, transforming it into a more comprehensive health and sleep monitor. The new features, which are available now via a ...