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I built a ghost-proof ESP32-powered presence sensor and here's how it works

Bermuda enables device proximity in a room without using any trackers or apps. Using an ESP32, it works as a Bluetooth proxy, ...
CNET

Lego Smart Bricks Light Up With Jedi Magic in Coming Star Wars Set. I'm Already Obsessed

The brand-new, jaw-dropping Lego smart brick tech can recognize other bricks, activate effects and play music. They're ...

Lego Smart Play hands-on: Using Smart Brick technology to get kids to play together

As I detailed yesterday, the Smart Play system contains three elements. The Smart Brick is packed with technology like ...
PCMag on MSN

Lego's Smart Brick Can Light Up Like a Lightsaber—With Whoosh Sounds to Match

New sensor-packed Smart Bricks introduced at CES add color, sound, and interactivity to classic Lego builds, debuting with ...

Ring’s new smart home sensors use Sidewalk instead of Wi-Fi or Z-Wave

Sidewalk, which launched in 2020, is a low-power, low-bandwidth, long-range IoT network that is free to use. While Ring cameras use Sidewalk connectivity to send alerts even when your home’s Wi-Fi is ...
CNET

I Found Out Why Our LED Bulbs Burn Out So Early. No, You Don't Need a New Fixture

It turns out the "10-year lifespan" printed on your LED box is often a total fantasy. I spent years falling for the marketing, only to end up standing on a ladder every six months replacing bulbs that ...