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A home automation enthusiast turned their living room into the USS Enterprise by coding a custom Star Trek control panel that actually controls their lights and devices. The DIY project combines nostalgia with practical smart home tech.
Two major tech standards are joining forces to let your smart home devices automatically communicate with the power grid, potentially slashing your energy bills without any effort on your part. The partnership could eliminate expensive add-on boxes and make power savings as simple as plugging in your appliances.
A tech journalist spent a decade wrestling with her chaotic smart home setup until an AI coding tool solved it in one afternoon. What normally takes weeks of programming happened in hours.
Futurists in 1989 predicted what homes would look like in 2020, and they were surprisingly accurate about smart home technology. From voice commands to learning thermostats, the BBC's Tomorrow's World series nailed many of the innovations we use today.
Two major tech organizations just made it simpler for your home appliances to save you money on electricity bills. The partnership could turn everyday devices into energy-saving helpers.
Patients with one of the deadliest cancers can now use an electric field device at home alongside chemotherapy. The wearable patches add two months of survival time without the harsh side effects of traditional treatments.
New AI-powered smart home technology is helping millions of family caregivers who spend 27 hours weekly caring for loved ones with dementia. These watchful systems prevent accidents and give exhausted caregivers much-needed relief.
Hong Kong is expanding smart home technology across public housing to help seniors live safely and independently. Door sensors, fall detectors, and stair climbers are rolling out to thousands of elderly residents.
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A South African company has created a smart geyser device that could save the national grid from peak-hour strain while cutting electricity costs. The technology is already rolling out across major cities.
When a software glitch broke nearly 100 smart home devices, Philips stepped up with free replacements for everyone affected. The company also fixed the problem so it won't happen again.
A new AI-powered home device can detect worsening heart failure nearly two weeks before patients need hospital care, without requiring them to do anything. The FDA has granted breakthrough status to the passive monitoring system that reduced hospital events by 47% in trials.
Japanese tech giant Panasonic just launched a smart fuel cell system that turns natural gas into electricity and hot water right in your home, working alongside solar panels to slash energy bills. The breakthrough device can power itself during outages and helps stabilize the electrical grid during peak demand.
Four engineers in Chennai created a smart sensor that detects hidden water leaks instantly, helping thousands of homes save up to half their water use. Their IoT device has already prevented millions of gallons from going to waste.
A new mobility device uses lidar and cameras to help people navigate safely, stopping before collisions happen while keeping riders in control. At $7,500, it's bringing aerospace-grade safety to everyday movement.
A headset that uses gentle electrical pulses to treat depression just won FDA approval for home use. The device offers a medication-free option for millions struggling with mental health.
Soccer star Christian Eriksen is home with family after his heart device activated during a match, doing exactly what it was designed to do. The 34-year-old Danish player reassured fans that this situation was different from his 2021 cardiac arrest.
For the first time, Americans with depression can use a prescription brain-stimulation device at home, marking a breakthrough for the 7 million people who don't respond to traditional medication. The FDA-approved headset delivers gentle electrical currents to restore healthier brain activity in just 30 minutes a day.
Singapore is transforming elder care with smart wearables, telehealth, and home automation that let seniors live independently longer. The government offers grants making these life-changing technologies affordable for everyone.
When patients kept abandoning physiotherapy halfway through recovery, two Bhopal doctors created AI-powered devices that deliver clinic-quality rehabilitation at home. Their platform has already helped over 250 patients across India continue treatment without expensive daily travel.
A tech journalist caring for her mother with Parkinson's found unexpected relief in a simple lamp upgrade. The small change sparked momentum to reclaim her entire bedroom space.
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