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fromZDNET
4 days ago
Public health

How my smart home became my best defense against brutal spring allergies - and pollen

Gadgets
fromWIRED
14 hours ago

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.
fromZDNET
4 days ago
Public health

How my smart home became my best defense against brutal spring allergies - and pollen

Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
1 week ago

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

Aqara's Thermostat Hub W200 offers strong features and compatibility, making it a competitive alternative to Ecobee and Nest thermostats.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
Everyday cooking
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

Knowing How to Descale a Humidifier Is Actually a Big Deal-Here's Your Guide to Keeping It Clean

Hydrogen peroxide effectively disinfects humidifiers, preventing bacteria and mold growth in stagnant water.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Buying a Smart Smoke Detector Turns Out to Be a Little Dumb

Smart smoke detectors often lack ionization sensors, which are crucial for detecting fast-burning fires, making them less effective than traditional models.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
Environment
fromAxios
5 days ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

If we can't kick the habit, how do we manage AI's energy needs? | Computer Weekly

AI's energy consumption is rapidly increasing, impacting electricity prices and prompting community pushback against datacentre developments.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Oil fired homes: More expensive to heat and now harder to sell

Sellers of older properties that rely on heating oil for central heating and hot water may attract lower-than-expected prices in the months ahead.
Boston real estate
fromWIRED
6 days ago

You Don't Have to Drink Lukewarm Coffee Ever Again. Get a Warmer

Lukewarm coffee is the only insult I regularly give myself. I get distracted by work and forget my mug until it cools down, only to find my once-beautiful coffee tepid and stale and tragic.
Coffee
#sustainable-technology
fromEarth911
1 week ago
Digital life

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

This Compact Space Heater Pays its Users

Heatbit redirects heat from bitcoin mining into home heating while paying users and purifying air, addressing technology's hidden environmental impact.
Digital life
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
#heat-pumps
Remodel
fromFast Company
1 week ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Remodel
fromFast Company
1 week ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
#energy-efficiency
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Mike Holmes Named The Kitchen Appliances That You're Wasting Money On - Tasting Table

Investing in Energy Star Rated kitchen appliances ensures longevity, reduces energy consumption, and lowers utility bills over time.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Mike Holmes Named The Kitchen Appliances That You're Wasting Money On - Tasting Table

Investing in Energy Star Rated kitchen appliances ensures longevity, reduces energy consumption, and lowers utility bills over time.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Environment
fromZDNET
5 days ago

How I squeeze more power from my portable solar panels: 11 ways to get up to 30% more

Positioning and maintaining solar panels is essential for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago

Dyson Makes Hand-Held Fans Cool with the HushJet Mini

The HushJet Mini Cool reframes personal cooling as less of a coping mechanism and more of a lifestyle accessory, delivering airflow speeds up to 25 m/s.
Gadgets
Remodel
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

I didn't have to drill these renter-friendly smart lights into my wall - and I love them for it

Poplight wall lights offer stylish, renter-friendly lighting solutions without damaging walls, featuring a variety of colors and easy assembly.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Why You Need A Tile Heat Shield In Your Kitchen (And How To Install It Yourself) - Tasting Table

A tile heat shield protects walls and surfaces from heat damage in kitchens, especially when using high-heat cooking methods.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Data centers are so hot, their 'heat island' effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds | Fortune

AI infrastructure is creating a 'data heat island effect' that raises local temperatures and impacts millions of people.
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

From Reactive Repairs to Smarter Home Protection: How Technology Is Changing Roof Care

In the past, roof inspections mostly focused on what could be seen from the outside. Contractors looked for broken shingles, worn flashing, or areas where water might enter the roof. The problem is that roof damage does not always show clear signs right away. Water can move through roofing layers before it becomes visible inside the home.
Renovation
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Amazon's Smart Thermostat can help lower your energy bills, and it's down to $62

Investing in a smart thermostat like Amazon's Smart Thermostat can reduce energy use and lower bills, currently available for $61.99.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

AI datacenters create heat islands around them, paper finds

Datacenters significantly raise surrounding temperatures, impacting communities up to 10 km away, with average increases between 1.5°C and 2.4°C.
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

10 New Home Products That Stopped Us in Our Tracks

Every March, our team makes the trip to Chicago for the Inspired Home Show (IHS), one of the biggest housewares trade shows of the year, where thousands of brands debut new products, innovations, and releases across every category imaginable, from kitchen and bath to bed, organization, and beyond.
Remodel
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

The Iran war has once again shown our drive for clean power is essential for our energy security so we can escape the grip of fossil fuel markets we don't control.
Environment
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
3 weeks ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
E-Commerce
fromArchitectural Digest
1 year ago

These Space Heaters Will Arrive Before the Imminent Winter Freeze

Amazon sells a wide range of space heaters—portable, infrared, and oil-filled—featuring eco modes, digital displays, remote controls, oscillation, and safety protections.
Alternative transportation
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

I figured out how to charge my Tesla at my rented townhouse - Here's how

Tesla owners in rental communities can achieve home charging through alternative solutions like the Tesla Mobile Connector, avoiding total reliance on Superchargers despite parking and electrical limitations.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Larry Magid: Smart dehumidifiers help control dust mites

Maintaining indoor humidity below 50 percent significantly reduces dust mite reproduction and allergen levels, providing relief for the approximately 20 million Americans with dust mite allergies.
Wellness
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

I'm Putting This Wellness Hack to Use Every Day This Winter (It's So Cozy!)

An infrared sauna blanket offers an accessible, warming at-home wellness ritual that boosts mood, saves gym costs, and transforms cold-season self-care.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Best Ways to Keep Outside Air Conditioning Unit Cool

Shading outdoor air-conditioner compressor units improves efficiency and cooling output by keeping surrounding air cooler, allowing condenser coils to dissipate heat more effectively.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to set up a smart switch to power your home (and what to avoid when you do)

SwitchBot is a battery-operated robotic finger that automates switch pressing, eliminating the need to manually flip switches through smartphone app control via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
#heat-pump-technology
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with air-source models operating reliably down to minus 25°C and ground-source systems providing even greater efficiency by accessing stable underground heat sources.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Do heat pumps work in cold weather?

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with refrigerants operating below minus 40°C and air-source models working reliably at minus 25°C, making them viable alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems even in harsh climates.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with air-source models operating reliably down to minus 25°C and ground-source systems providing even greater efficiency by accessing stable underground heat sources.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Do heat pumps work in cold weather?

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with refrigerants operating below minus 40°C and air-source models working reliably at minus 25°C, making them viable alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems even in harsh climates.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The heating mistakes inflating your energy bills by hundreds - and what to do instead

Neglecting radiator maintenance and common central heating mistakes can add hundreds of pounds to annual energy bills.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

6 tech-infused items under $30 to keep you warm this winter

February is here. The "New Year, New Me" energy has officially worn off, replaced by a much more realistic "New Year, Same Me, But Freezing" thanks to a very disrespectful wind chill a heating bill that's starting to look like a phone number.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Much-Hyped Wall Heater Might Save You Energy. But It Has a Fatal Flaw

Boldr Kelvin is a stylish, energy-efficient far-infrared wall heater delivering gentle silent warmth but poorly heats air and sends substantial heat back into the wall.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 year ago

The best winter tech for 2026 to help get you through the coldest months

Nekteck Shiatsu heated foot massager warms feet and boosts circulation with strong air-and-roller kneading, relieving fatigue but possibly too intense for larger or sensitive feet.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Best Heated Blanket Deals for 6 More Weeks of Winter

Heated blankets offer safe, machine-washable, easy-to-use warmth that supplements furnaces and keeps users comfortable in very cold conditions.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This genius contraption catches water while you're warming up your shower

A new bathroom water-catching device called Sevas captures shower heating water for reuse, potentially saving 1,800 liters annually while reviving water conservation habits from Australia's Millennium Drought.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Smart Homes Are Terrible

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 months ago

These unassuming devices promised to lower my electricity bills - only this one was legit

They do nothing to save you power Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal electrical waste." Sounds great, right? Also: This USB power meter I tested is shockingly accurate - especially for how cheap it is Well, despite the bold claims and the sticker on the front of the unit, they are too good to be true.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I Love My Dehumidifier and Will Never Go Back to the Damp

You should buy a dehumidifier. It will almost certainly improve your home environment. Pulling moisture from the air helps banish condensation and mold, making it cheaper and easier to regulate the temperature in your house or apartment. There's a reason the chatter about dehumidifiers has grown so loud and sales are soaring; it's because they work. Whether you've seen a persuasive Reddit thread, a life hack on TikTok, or an expert guide to the best dehumidifiers, the hype is real.
Environment
Gadgets
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This Small-Space-Friendly Gem Is Going to Keep Me Cozy for the Rest of Winter (It's Under $50!)

Compact, quiet DREO Space Heater delivers efficient heating for rooms up to 200 square feet and is available under $50 on a QVC sale.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Germans swear by this 5-minute winter habit that keeps homes healthier and cuts heating costs - Silicon Canals

Open windows fully for five minutes several times daily to quickly replace humid indoor air with dry outdoor air, reducing condensation and mold.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Smart Plugs Don't Always Make Sense. Here's When You Should Actually Use Them

Smart plugs provide remote power control and automation for simple devices, enabling schedules, voice control, and integration with smart-home hubs.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

A Water Heater That Doubles as a Data Center - and Cuts Your Energy Bill - Yanko Design

Superheat H1 replaces traditional heating elements with processors that simultaneously compute and heat water, using a single electricity input twice to reduce hot water energy consumption by up to 80 percent.
fromBest Products
2 months ago

Our Favorite Humidifiers to Turn Your Home Office Into the Best Remote Destination

The purpose of a humidifier is to increase and regulate the indoor air's moisture level. How this works is different depending on the season and temperature both inside and outside. Overall, though, a humidifier helps maintain a comfortable, healthy, and optimal humidity range of 30 to 50%. To create this environment, most humidifiers use water vapor or steam to help combat dryness caused by heating systems or harsh climates (which often happen indoors during winter).
Environment
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Want to lower your electric bill? 3 tools I use to find the biggest power hogs in my house

Portable plug-in power meters like the ATX 9801 measure power, current, power factor, voltage, frequency, and annual kWh; rugged, accurate, inexpensive, but lack app connectivity.
Environment
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

HomeBoost's app will show you where to save on your utility bills | TechCrunch

HomeBoost mails DIY home energy assessment kits and uses an app to identify inefficiencies, recommend cost-effective upgrades, and surface location-based rebates to lower utility bills.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 months ago

'House burping' trend really works, scientists say

Human emissions of greenhouse gases—especially CO2—have sharply increased atmospheric concentrations, driving global warming and producing harmful pollutants like NO2, SO2, CO, and particulate matter.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Brighten Your Darkest Time (of Year) With This Smart Home Upgrade

Smart light bulbs are easy, affordable, and convenient, with favorites including GE Cync Dynamic Effects, Meross for Apple HomeKit, and TP-Link Tapo for budget.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I tested 3 simple energy-monitoring tools to find my home's biggest power drains

The ATX 9801 power meter is a robust, reliable, affordable tool for measuring mains-powered device consumption but lacks logging connectivity.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I found the ultimate hand warmer for the cold winter season, and it does way more than you'd expect

Recently, I've been testing rechargeable hand warmers, and to be honest, most of them are junk. Some were dead on arrival, others failed after a few hours, some had absurdly short runtimes, and others got dangerously hot. I've found a few good ones, but they're rare. What I've been searching for is a hand warmer that combines fast USB-C charging, water resistance, power bank functionality, and the ability to handle extreme cold.
Gadgets
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

I changed these 5 TV settings to cut my electricity bill during the winter - how they work

Modern LED and OLED TVs use considerably less energy than older models, reducing average annual energy costs from about $54 to $32.
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