Google launched a QR code fix for smart homes, but I already ditched the whole setup

I bought one smart bulb and wired it to my own AI. No hub, no dongle, no Gemini, no subscription, just a local AI and a bulb ...

$4 ESP32 Module Brings Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to IoT Projects

Build portable IoT projects with this $4 ESP32 development board. The built-in 18650 battery holder and charging circuit make ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I turned an old Android phone into a wireless ESP32 smart home dashboard

Using a phone to keep track of my phone.

ESP32-S3 Automation System Packs 16 Relays for Smart Homes

Build a custom ESP32-S3 automation system featuring 16 programmable relays, an MCP23017 IO expander, and a web interface for ...
MUO on MSN

I use Home Assistant with NFC tags and the automations are almost absurdly powerful

I put a smart button on a sticker.
Washington Post

Labor unions mobilize to challenge advance of algorithms in workplaces

As employers and tech companies rush to deploy artificial intelligence software into workplaces to improve efficiency, labor unions are stepping up work with state lawmakers across the nation to place ...
Chicago Tribune

Best Bluetooth Transmitter For TV

Do you want to use headphones with your TV? If you have a pair of Bluetooth-enabled headphones, you can watch TV and listen comfortably by using a Bluetooth transmitter that wirelessly sends audio ...