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Replace Microcontrollers with Metal Washers for a Better Smart Home
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (156+ words) This system could dramatically simplify the process of upgrading existing homes into connected environments. Rather than replacing ordinary household items with expensive "smart" versions, homeowners could attach inexpensive Sound Off tags to existing furniture and fixtures. Since the tags require…...
Poly Cast5 - An ESP32-C5 multi-tool remote with dual-band Wi Fi 6, BLE, ESP-NOW, Lo Ra, and Infrared Tx/Rx (Crowdfunding)
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (239+ words) Poly Cast5 is a portable, hackable ESP32-C5-based multi-tool remote to control devices through five different core wireless technologies: Wi Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, ESP-NOW, Lo Ra, and infrared Tx/Rx. The all-in-one controller can be used for cybersecurity work, a standard IR…...
We Finally Live in a Sci-Fi Smart Home
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1472+ words) Well, nerds, we made it. The year is 2026, and your home can genuinely do most of that. Every smart home needs a brain " a central hub or ecosystem that all your devices talk to. This is the decision that will…...
It's Your Last Chance to Buy This Adorable, Viral IKEA Lamp (And It's on Sale!) - AOL
2+ week, 2+ day ago (6+ words) The dimming feature is so cool....
Espressif Releases Core Board and Korvo Dev Kits
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (897+ words) Espressif has published documentation and product pages for two new development boards built around the **ESP32-S31** dual-core RISC-V So C, the **ESP32-S31-Korvo-1** and the **ESP32-S31-Function-Core Board-1** (Espressif documentation). The chip is described as a dual-heterogeneous-core 32-bit RISC-V running at up to…...
Espressif Unveils The Core Board and the Korvo, Two New Dev Boards for Its Dual-Core ESP32-S31
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (320+ words) Hackster. io Please ensure that Java Script is enabled in your browser to view this page. Espressif has announced a pair of new development kits for those looking to get to grips with the ESP32-S31, a dual-heterogeneous-core RISC-V microcontroller running at…...
Aqara Camera Hub G350 Review: 4 K Recording, Dual Lenses, Pan-and-Tilt Tracking, and AI Subject Detection
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (709+ words) The Camera Hub G350 is my favorite indoor home security camera that I've tested to date, and not just because it's wearing a cute bunny-ear costume. It records in 4 K and has zoom capabilities, plus it has movement tracking and can…...
Ayla Networks launches video platform for smart home brands
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (247+ words) Ayla Networks has introduced a new video services platform aimed at expanding its support for connected smart home products, including cameras and other video-enabled devices. The company, which provides Io T platforms and managed services to more than 60 global smart…...
INFOBIT Launches Multi-Camera Mixer Hub with NDI
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (157+ words) The unit combines two HDMI inputs and two USB camera inputs, enabling simultaneous integration of multiple video sources at up to 4 K@30 Hz. INFOBIT says the hub is aimed at users requiring flexible switching and multi-source workflows within compact AV…...
Philips Hue Bridge Pro review: The ultimate upgrade for Hue users
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (1154+ words) Seamless setup and migration process Unlocks new features " including Motion Aware and Spatial Aware Supports both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity Compatible with up to 150 lights and 50 accessories Double the price of the original It was a pretty big moment when…...