Can you? Probably. Should you? Probably not.

Researchers at Northeastern University have developed a next generation smart sensor for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that is capable of identifying infrared (IR) wavelengths ...

Carolyn Shapiro is a freelance journalist based in Burlington, Vt., with expertise in covering business and technology, health and science, consumer issues and the food industry. There was a time when ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

If you're looking to expand your smart home setup but don't know where to start, consider these five essential gadgets for ...

I'm constantly trying to find ways to streamline my day, from using a digital assistant to help keep my projects organized to a robot lawn mower saving me hours of work. Today, so many different apps ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

Mike Newman is the technology director and data privacy officer for Gananda Central School District near Rochester, N.Y. His background in teaching and instructional technology aids him in designing ...

In this installment of the Innovation of the Month series (read last month’s story here), we explore how Portland, Ore., is testing sensor pilots to help improve air quality monitoring, and then look ...

First on my list for this summer was adding some new outdoor lighting with HomeKit integration. There are a variety of different options here, but as I’ve written before, I’m deep into the Philips Hue ...

Used alone, it can warn you of leaky pipes, failing appliances, and more. Used in conjunction with the Phyn Plus smart water valve, it will actively protect your home from those threats. If you’ve ...