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I automated my lights first, but energy tracking is what actually saved me money

You can dive deep in monitoring energy usage.

Gemini for Google Home can now use your cameras to trigger automations

Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Google Home is rolling out a new Gemini-powered ...
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I automated my porch lights using real-time weather, and it solved all the problems timers couldn't fix

A bright idea.

SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting

Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been acquired by OneRobotics, the parent company of SwitchBot. In an exclusive interview ...
CNET

I Commanded This Smart Light to Change Based on My Mood, and I Liked It

Lepro's light is lightweight and easy to set up in seconds, followed by a quick Lepro sign-in, in which you can use your ...
ESPN

What MLB players think of automated ball-strike challenge rule

Three weeks into the 2026 MLB season, the introduction of the automated ball-strike challenge system has been the talk of baseball. In the early days of the new ABS system, there have been nearly ...

I spent an afternoon building custom Google Home routines and finally fixed my broken smart automation setup

One afternoon with Google Home's new automation editor was enough to solve months of annoying smart home issues ...
CNET

Best Outdoor String Lights of 2026: Brighten Your Patio or Backyard With Our Top Picks

Nanoleaf is known for making some of the best smart lights you can find. In addition to traditional light bulbs, the company ...
Astronomy on MSN

May 27, 1933: Arcturus lights up the World's Fair

When organizers of the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago wanted a splashy and futuristic way to kick things off on opening night, astronomer Edwin Frost of Yerkes Observatory had an idea: Turn on the ...