Security cams don't always fare well in winter storms, but I've learned how to make sure they stay safe and in action.

The Ting Smart Sensor quietly monitors your home wiring for potential hazards. Here's how it fared in my house.

A growing number of schools across the country use AI-powered surveillance to detect guns and contraband, all in the name of ...

Abstract: The prevalence of alcohol-related traffic accidents has led to a growing demand for technological solutions that can prevent drunk driving. This paper presents a design and implementation of ...

You may have heard the recent news of over 100,000 Korean home cameras being hacked to spy on people, and I wouldn't blame you if news like that makes you worry about smart homes and how safe new ...

Discover how the Arduino Opta Pro can be leveraged beyond its industrial roots for smart home and DIY automation. In my article, I share hands‑on insights, practical code examples, and hardware ...

Fossil fuels have been consumed rapidly over recent decades, and their availability is decreasing. Because of this, there is a growing focus on renewable energy sources. Solar energy is one of the ...

I manage PCMag's home security coverage, so I've been keeping an eye out for the best Black Friday deals. I've found discounts of up to $100 on highly rated security cameras from Arlo, Blink, and Ring ...

Abstract: This work aims at building a working model for a complete intercom door lock system using Arduino and Raspberry Pi. The goal has been to unite the best of Raspberry Pi and Arduino in a ...

In a level of open criticism that's unusually frank for Microsoft's corporate-friendly business-networking site, hobbyist electronics vendor Adafruit published a stinging assessment of the rewritten ...