Smart security systems are not just about catching a neighborhood cat in the act. They help keep a watchful eye when you can't, and they can be automated to trigger other devices as needed—such as a ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Philips Hue just added new security features to its smart lighting line, and you can turn them on for free.

There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple ...

It turns out that the name "smartphone" is pretty accurate, as we hold an incredibly complex piece of technology in our pockets. From the camera to the screen and everything in between, industry ...

Smart home sensors and cameras can also tackle tiny threats, providing info and options for handling bugs all on your own.

It started when NASA answered a call for a tool to detect dangerous gases and chemicals with a smartphone. The result became a smartphone-linked device that can do, well, just about anything someone ...

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Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

Researchers in Germany have developed a bio-based sensor fabric with AI to monitor asphalt layers and make road resurfacing ...