Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Lights & Appliances

Smart lighting is a lighting technology designed for energy efficiency. This may include high efficiency fixtures and automated controls that make adjustments based on conditions such as occupancy or daylight availability. Lighting is the deliberate application of light to achieve some aesthetic or practical effect. It includes task lighting, accent lighting, and general lighting. Smart appliances utilize modern computer and communications technology to make functions faster, cheaper and more energy-efficient.

9to5Toys Last Call: Smart Home Bulbs/Switches from $10, Aukey USB-C Hub $10, Sony 60″...

9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay up to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t...

Withings Sleep Now Tracks Breathing Disturbances, Full Sleep Apnea Detection Coming Later This Year

Connected health company Withings today announced new features coming to its sleep sensor mat, Withings Sleep, which will help track and provide detailed information...

Wyze Leaks Unannounced Smart Bulb and Sensor in Official Video

Wyze Wyze, the company behind some of the cheapest Wi-Fi cameras you can get, released a Q&A video recently with updates. While company employees meant to...

The Best Power Strips for All Your Stupid Power Bricks

Josh Hendrickson Power bricks are often so big they partially cover adjoining outlets and make it difficult to plug all your gear onto a single...

Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor review: A must-have accessory for Hue smart lighting owners

Any smart floodlight will have a motion detector that will turn on its light when someone enters its detection zone. What makes the Philips...

Best smart bulbs for your connected home

Smart light bulbs—LED-based bulbs that can be controlled by a hub or smartphone app—are no longer a new idea. What is new is how...

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Use Your Smart Home Devices to Help You Work From Home

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That pair of smart lights in your home, the customizable Flic button on your desk, your voice assistant of choice, and the smart outlet...

A Deeper Look into the Keen Home Smart Zoning System

Home Controls is very excited to carry the Keen Home Smart Zoning System. This system allows you to create zones within your HVAC system,...

Android Auto now supports Google Voice messages w/ proper playback, replies

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The idea behind Android Auto is to make managing your messages and media easier, but apps not properly supporting the platform has certainly put...