If you think smart home, you might not imagine a temperature sensor, but there's a lot you can achieve with one of those and ...

However, one that fits into a smart home can be very different to a conventional one purchased in a store. In my case, I have ...

When smart home devices were first introduced, motion sensors were among the most interesting. This sensor would use differences in light to detect activity in a given space—impressive, but imprecise.

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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 ...

Usually, when you need to sense something in a project, the answers are straightforward. Want to sense air temperature? There’s a sensor for that. Particulate content in the air? There’s a sensor for ...

These days, most of us have a smartphone. They are so commonplace that we rarely stop to consider how amazing they truly are. The open-source project Phyphox has provided easy access to your phone’s ...

While I’d long entertained the idea of raising a flock of chickens in my backyard, I knew it wouldn't be easy. Caring for living things takes a lot of work, and I need more on my to-do list like a ...