A Raspberry Pi home automation project enables controlling lights, sensors, and smart devices via open-source software, turning any house into a smart home.

Porch lights add a warm, welcoming ambiance to any entry way and can serve as a beacon for guests looking for your home for the first time. For weary travelers arriving home late, they are a welcome ...

You don't need a lot of money to banish darkness from the deepest corners of your home. These LED lights make all the ...

Building a camera sensor from scratch is no small feat. This project explores how light can be captured and turned into electrical signals, showing the complexity behind the technology that powers ...

Philips has just announced a monster list of new products for its Hue lineup, part of an overhaul announced at the IFA conference in Berlin. In recent years, the Philips Hue line has struggled, as ...

Ahead of an expected launch this week, a new leak on Amazon has not only revealed the entire new collection of Philips Hue products, but also the way that Bridge Pro will turn your existing bulbs into ...

Donald Trump has added a new feature to his Cabinet meetings—brighter lighting to improve how he will look on television. The TV showman president ordered upgraded ceiling lights in the Cabinet room ...

Experts say aurora borealis visibility will be at its peak early this fall, due to a "solar maximum" that happens only once every 11 years. (Credit: Flyzone) Canadians in southern Ontario will get a ...

Philips has launched the Hue Bridge Pro, a redesigned Zigbee hub that is faster and more powerful than its predecessor. The new hub supports up to 150 smart lights and 50 accessories and includes ...

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Lines get blurred in tech all the time, and IFA 2025 has been no exception. You’ve got a projector that’s also a party speaker, a party speaker that’s also an amp, a washer and dryer that’s also a ...