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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lawrence Tech is launching a Healthy Aging Innovation Center to help seniors live independently at home through smart technology and human-centered design. The free April 10 event will showcase innovations that make aging safer and more dignified.
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.
A breakthrough AI system installed in home smart meters can now detect power grid problems the instant they happen, stopping outages before they grow. The technology has already caught hidden infrastructure issues that could have sparked wildfires or injured utility workers.
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.
A new smart home system uses AI to automatically optimize when your solar panels, batteries, and electric car charge and discharge—cutting energy bills without you lifting a finger. Over 3.4 million users worldwide are already letting the technology do the heavy lifting.
House hunters can now skip endless filter clicking and just describe their dream home in plain English. Homes.com's new AI assistant understands requests like "modern kitchen near good schools" and instantly delivers matches.
South Korea is tackling its caregiver shortage with AI-powered smart homes that monitor elderly people 24/7 and alert helpers when something's wrong. The new system turns technology into a safety net for millions aging at home.
The maker of millions of Roomba vacuum cleaners has emerged from bankruptcy with new ownership and a stronger financial foundation. Meanwhile, delivery robot company Serve Robotics is bringing its scaling expertise to healthcare by acquiring hospital robot maker Diligent Robotics.
Small farmers in Punjab, India are getting a technological lifeline through a new partnership with South Korea. The collaboration will bring advanced farming tools and vertical farming expertise to help make agriculture profitable again.
Singapore just committed over $100 million to transform its ports with autonomous operations and smart ships over the next five years. The bold plan tackles worker shortages while building the world's most advanced maritime hub.
Electric vehicles might actually help the power grid instead of straining it, saving drivers up to $400 per year. New smart charging technology spreads out when cars charge overnight, keeping everyone's battery full by morning while preventing energy spikes.
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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.
A new robotic glove with 37 tiny actuators can reduce hand swelling by up to 25% in just 30 minutes, and patients can use it safely at home without a therapist. Cornell researchers developed EdemaFlex to help millions suffering from painful hand edema finally get relief on their own schedule.
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