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5 smart home gadgets I actually recommend, after years of testing

Learn how to set up and integrate five reliable smart home devices including smart lights, thermostats, door locks, security cameras, and smart plugs using voice control and automation.

Jul 1414

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A Waymo called the cops on two teens drinking and shooting toy guns

Learn to build a basic automated monitoring system similar to Waymo's technology that can detect suspicious activities in vehicles and trigger alerts.

Jul 917

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal for $1,230 off ahead of July Unpacked - how to qualify

Learn to build a basic smart home automation system using Raspberry Pi and Python, simulating how Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 might control IoT devices.

Jul 722

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This smart rechargeable fan has been a lifesaver this summer (and it's only $60)

Learn how to set up and control a SwitchBot smart fan from unboxing to remote management, with step-by-step instructions for beginners.

Jun 2628

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This tablet solved my biggest smart home problem - and it just hit an all-time low price

Learn how to set up and use the Amazon Echo Hub smart home controller to manage your connected devices through simple voice commands and touch interactions.

Jun 2229

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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies at 69 in plane crash near La Baule

Learn to build a flight monitoring system using Python and IoT sensors that could have helped prevent aviation accidents.

Jun 2045

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I tested a Bluetooth tracker that leverages LoRa mesh networks to find things - and it's so accurate

Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card uses LoRa mesh networks to achieve exceptional accuracy in locating items, outperforming traditional Bluetooth trackers that rely on cell towers or Wi-Fi.

Jun 1647

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These Robots Are Making Meals for a Nonprofit in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

Learn to build a robotic meal prep system that identifies ingredients, plans meals, and controls robot execution - similar to what's being deployed in San Francisco's Tenderloin community.

May 2465

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I'm expanding my smart home, and these are the best Memorial Day deals I've found

Learn to build a Python-based smart home controller that can interact with various smart devices through APIs, including setting up a web interface for device control.

May 2349

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Ubuntu Core 26 offers an immutable Linux you can trust through 2041

Canonical's Ubuntu Core 26 offers an immutable Linux distribution with extended support through 2041, making it ideal for EU-compliant IoT and edge deployments.

May 2048

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Apple's original AirTag still tracks effectively, and you can get a 4-pack for its best price ever

Learn to detect and analyze Apple AirTag devices using Python and Bluetooth scanning techniques, understanding how the original Gen 1 model still functions effectively for tracking.

Apr 1766

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I retested Apple AirTags after 5 years - how they compare to Bluetooth tracker rivals

This article explains the advanced technical architecture of Apple AirTags, including their Bluetooth tracking mechanisms, privacy-preserving cryptographic protocols, and how they compare to competing Bluetooth tracker technologies.

Apr 1771