More than eight in 10 American homes now contain smart tech – including refrigerators, doorbells, and robot vacuums.

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The concept of smart cities has evolved from a futuristic vision to a tangible reality, with urban centers worldwide integrating technology and sustainability to enhance the quality of life for their ...

Smart devices aren't just for homeowners: Many devices don't require major changes to an apartment or special permission from a landlord, but can still equip a home with valuable high-tech features ...

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Hybrid work is here to stay, leaving office buildings partly deserted. Rather than saving us energy, however, these empty halls and offices keep guzzling fossil fuels and warming our planet. But we ...

Higher education’s future feels uncertain at the moment. Persistent enrollment and retention challenges linger despite last year’s slight uptick. Skepticism about the value of a college education ...

Singapore is poised to be a 21st century leader in the use of technology by government. Launched in 2014, the country’s Smart Nation initiative brings numerous visions of “smartness” together, ...

SMART Technologies is raising the bar on what affordable classroom technology can deliver—the all-new SMART Board GX Plus redefines entry-level interactivity with advanced education tools for ...