There’s no shortage of debate about the “Internet of Things”, largely centered on security and questions about how much anyone really needs to be able to turn on their porch light from the other side ...

Putting together the concepts from part 1, we want to support low voltage building codes, we want $1 microprocessors that manage LED current drivers, and we want to communicate with 99.999% (five 9’s) ...

Lights are an integral part of any home. With lighting being some of the important components in any home, users might be tempted to spice things up a little bit. Smart home systems are only now ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the need for enhanced vehicle safety at night, autonomous and connected vehicles, and growing importance of ...

In R&D initiative looks to solve energy and climate problems, I presented a strategy for reducing energy consumption on a massive scale, something called Manhattan 2. While switching to LED lighting ...