For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.

No more forgotten ingredients or last-minute shopping trips—this upcoming refrigerator from GE lets you scan items as you ...

Abstract: For multiple smart sensors (MSSs) operating with limited energy, a smart sensor is said to be controllable if there exists proper external signal (ES) enabling it to report the sensing data, ...

Technology developed in Donegal is helping to provide clean drinking water in Uganda and could be rolled out to other countries next year. Since 2019, researchers at the Atlantic Technological ...

A thermostat is the kind of appliance that many smart home enthusiasts look forward to upgrading, but picking one that suits your needs isn't easy.

Abstract: This paper presents an IoT -powered railway track crack detection system that uses a combination of smart sensors and autonomous vehicles to detect cracks and obstacles in railway ...

IKEA has really pulled out all the stops with smart home launches over the past few months – so much so that it’s been tricky to keep up. That said, I thought I'd do things a bit differently today and ...

Aqara is introducing a new presence sensor that is a natural addition for HomeKit users who want reliable automations without the need for a camera. The new Aqara FP300 combines mmWave presence ...

In 2025, smart homes moved beyond being a symbol of tech-forward living to becoming deeply intuitive, people-first spaces. The conversation shifted from flashy gadgets to thoughtful integration, where ...

Crafting a smart home ecosystem can be tricky. There are a lot of product categories, and it can be hard to know which ones to prioritize. Here are some of my go-to smart home recommendations for ...

U.S. Army infantry cadre assigned to 1st Battalion, 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, Pennsylvania Army National Guard conduct Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) training at Fort Indiantown Gap ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "Smart home" is a term that's thrown around pretty loosely in 2025, and it carries a different meaning for everyone. To some, a smart home is ...