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Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
14 hours 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.
#solar-energy
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Here comes the sun: New bill would let New Yorkers hang solar panels from windows

Lauren Phillips has reduced her utility costs by installing a small solar panel on her balcony, highlighting a potential shift in solar energy accessibility for apartment dwellers.
Science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

A new method could exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit, achieving 130% energy conversion efficiency from solar energy using a combination of tetracene and molybdenum.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Here comes the sun: New bill would let New Yorkers hang solar panels from windows

Lauren Phillips has reduced her utility costs by installing a small solar panel on her balcony, highlighting a potential shift in solar energy accessibility for apartment dwellers.
Science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

A new method could exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit, achieving 130% energy conversion efficiency from solar energy using a combination of tetracene and molybdenum.
#smart-home-technology
Apple
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone - here's why it's not working yet

Ikea's affordable Matter-over-Thread smart home products face significant connectivity and onboarding issues across multiple platforms despite promising accessibility and reliability.
Apple
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone - here's why it's not working yet

Ikea's affordable Matter-over-Thread smart home products face significant connectivity and onboarding issues across multiple platforms despite promising accessibility and reliability.
#sustainability
fromTechCrunch
14 hours 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
Europe news
fromArchDaily
19 hours ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
#smart-home
fromZDNET
1 day ago
Public health

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

Gadgets
fromThe Verge
8 hours ago

Ikea's smart lamp is a sweet treat

The Varmblixt lamp offers color-changing, dimming, and Matter-over-Thread support, enhancing smart home aesthetics at an affordable price.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

This is the one smart home product everyone should have, and it's on sale

Smart light bulbs enhance home ambiance without advanced technology, making them a preferred choice for those seeking simplicity.
fromZDNET
1 day ago
Public health

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

Gadgets
fromThe Verge
8 hours ago

Ikea's smart lamp is a sweet treat

The Varmblixt lamp offers color-changing, dimming, and Matter-over-Thread support, enhancing smart home aesthetics at an affordable price.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

This is the one smart home product everyone should have, and it's on sale

Smart light bulbs enhance home ambiance without advanced technology, making them a preferred choice for those seeking simplicity.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Watch Out for the 'Off-Grid' Problem Hiding in Your Business Model

Growth advantages can turn into liabilities when customer retention declines, increasing the burden of fixed costs on remaining users.
Environment
fromZDNET
2 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.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
2 days ago

Autonomous closed-loop framework for reproducible perovskite solar cells

An autonomous closed-loop framework integrates machine learning and automated manufacturing to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiency and discovery.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
#datacentres
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

Datacentres are projected to consume 1,200TWh of energy by 2030, with AI-optimised servers significantly increasing power demands.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 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.
New York City
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
#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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto's streetlights to be converted to LED lighting by 2035, officials say | CBC News

We will convert every street light to modern LED light in the next 10 years, more than doubling our current pace. To keep the system going, we will also replace aging infrastructure below ground.
Canada news
Agriculture
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Irrigreen's New Smart Irrigation System Promises Smart Watering Without the Hassle-Almost

Irrigreen's upgraded water printing system requires a complete irrigation infrastructure overhaul but offers advanced technology and new features.
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Shift From Place To Performance In Workplace Design

The future of work focuses on workplace performance metrics rather than just location, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Hyundai's Ioniq Brand For China Debuts With Two Daring Concepts

Hyundai will launch unique Ioniq EV models in China, featuring planet names and distinct designs, separate from existing global models.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
6 days ago

This Is the Easiest Way to Make Your Outdoor Space Look Instantly Styled

Using one oversized planter in outdoor spaces creates a focal point and reduces clutter, enhancing the overall design.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
23 hours ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Design
fromArchDaily
23 hours ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
Science
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

Astronomers Warn That Satellites May Soon Outnumber Stars in the Night Sky-Here's Why

Light pollution and satellite proliferation threaten stargazing and astronomy, potentially outnumbering visible stars with artificial satellites.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Households are encouraged to increase energy consumption during surplus renewable energy periods to balance the grid and reduce energy bills.
fromPopular Science
4 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
#energy-efficiency
Everyday cooking
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Efficient Dishwashers for Tiny Kitchens

Modern ENERGY STAR certified compact dishwashers use significantly less water and energy compared to hand-washing dishes.
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
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Efficient Dishwashers for Tiny Kitchens

Modern ENERGY STAR certified compact dishwashers use significantly less water and energy compared to hand-washing dishes.
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
fromAxios
2 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.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Brightspeed introduces EasyMove to help people relocate simply

"For too long, our industry has treated moving customers like brand new ones. EasyMove flips that model. Our customers shouldn't lose their history, their pricing or their trust just because they're changing addresses."
Alternative transportation
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Architecture of Water: Disappearing Fixtures in Contemporary Wellness

Advanced bathroom design emphasizes minimalism by making fixtures less visible, allowing water and light to shape the experience.
Environment
fromFast Company
6 days 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.
European startups
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Fast, modular, and solar-powered: a better way to build data centers

A modular data center powered by solar panels and repurposed EV batteries operates 99.2% of the time, showcasing a sustainable alternative to traditional data centers.
Remodel
fromZDNET
2 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.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I added a MagSafe charger to my nightstand and realized its untapped potential: 3 ways it's useful

MagSafe wireless chargers reduce cord clutter and optimize charging for multiple devices.
Renovation
fromThe Inspired Room
2 days ago

3 Secrets to Turn a Small Outdoor Space into a Retreat - The Inspired Room

Refreshing outdoor spaces can be achieved with intentional details and multifunctional furniture, even in small areas.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

SwitchBot's button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery

SwitchBot introduces a rechargeable version of its button-pressing robot, maintaining functionality but offering a more sustainable battery option.
Remodel
fromZDNET
2 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.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Water company spins out homegrown AI after LLMs failed it

Large language models provided confidently incorrect information about materials science, causing a water desalination startup to waste four months and $200,000 validating a material choice that ultimately proved inferior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

AI can't wield a paint brush, but it did help me transform my home

The AI walks me through unlatching the slatted door top, and sliding out the glass. The milk wipes clean in seconds. It feels like a moment of religion conversion.
Renovation
Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout - here's how it kept my AC on

EcoFlow's SHP 3 system significantly enhances home backup power management and capacity compared to previous models.
Environment
fromFortune
2 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.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Ikea's New Smart Home Gear Is Taking Over My House

Ikea's new lineup of smart home gadgets is entirely Matter-compatible, allowing seamless integration with Amazon, Apple, and Google devices, enhancing user experience.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
2 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.
fromReadWrite
3 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
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

A New Standard for High-Performance, Energy-Generating Facades

Building-integrated photovoltaics embedded in the facade generate 513 kW of the facility's 632 kW solar capacity, producing 420,000 kWh annually and meeting the 20% renewable energy mandate.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
#smart-lighting
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Gadgets

Govee Is Offering Its Updated RGBIC Smart Lamp at a Major Discount, Now Cheaper Than a Standard Lamp - Kotaku

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Gadgets

Govee Is Offering Its Updated RGBIC Smart Lamp at a Major Discount, Now Cheaper Than a Standard Lamp - Kotaku

Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

The smart sensors improving the world's biggest cities

Sensors and low-cost interventions are being used to monitor and mitigate heat, pollution, and infrastructure challenges in rapidly growing megacities.
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.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

When Light Meets Energy in Glass Ceilings

From the large industrial roofs and galleries of the 19th century to the contemporary atriums of museums and public buildings, glass has been a recurring material in shaping large and monumental interior spaces. More than a technological or engineering solution, these horizontal glazed planes introduce a distinct luminous quality: light that comes from above. Unlike lateral daylight entering through façades, zenithal light is more evenly distributed, reduces harsh shadows, and lends spaces a sense of continuity and openness that is difficult to achieve otherwise.
Design
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Ikea's Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US

Ikea's Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs are now available in US stores and online, starting at $5.99, offering affordable alternatives to premium smart lighting options.
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
Gadgets
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Grow Lamps No Longer Need to be Unsightly Afterthoughts

Aura Ambient Grow Light combines ambient warm lighting with full-spectrum plant-growth technology in a Scandinavian-inspired table lamp for modern interiors.
#smart-plugs
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

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

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

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

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

fromZDNET
2 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
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.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Best Floodlight Security Cameras for Your Home

A floodlight security camera is a great way to add light and video surveillance to your property, and they work extremely well for dark areas. They can serve like motion-activated lights when you or your family are taking out the trash, adding safety and convenience to your property. The addition of a security camera enables you to receive alerts about intruders, record video events that you can review later, and drop in and check on the videofeed whenever you like from wherever you are.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I tested power-saving devices that promise lower electricity bills - only one was legit

Scam power‑saving devices do not reduce electricity use, can increase bills or cause fires; use smart plugs, power strips, and monitoring to cut energy costs.
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

LeafyPod Is a Self-Watering Smart Planter That Saves Your Sanity

Enter the LeafyPod, a self-watering smart planter that utilizes AI to understand your leafy companions, and keep them well cared for. The system is simple: a connected app monitors hydration and nutrient levels, noting what's best for that specific type of plant. Recently named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025, the hydroponic system allows users to grow herbs, greens, or flowers all year long. LeafyPod is adaptive, responding to plant health and to changes in environment.
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