First of all, there are definitely simpler ways to monitor remote temperatures, but [Mike]’s remote MQTT temperature sensor and display project is useful in a few ways. Not only does it lay out how to ...

Nest’s new flagship thermostat has a sleek new look and promises to help you save money on heating and cooling by adapting to outdoor temperatures and air quality. I’m PCMag’s managing editor for ...

NASA engineers believe a bio-indicator Lidar Instrument (BILI) used by the U.S. military to detect noxious substances in the air could be used to locate gases in the atmosphere that may signify life ...

Indoor wireless applications have much different power requirements than remote outdoor locations. Indoor applications are generally more accessible for easy battery replacement, and moderate ...

Three energy-harvesting modules being developed by Advanced Linear Devices (ALD) will capture and store the energy produced by tiny alternative power sources and process this energy to power wireless ...

What does a simple cascaded conveyor system look like? How to integrate a conveyor system using only the digital capabilities of modern variable frequency drives (VFDs). Simplifying the automation ...

Researchers created the first ultra-low power temperature sensor using graphene solar cells, a step toward long-lasting, self ...

Does your home have that one room that always feels cold in the winter? Or too hot in the summer? It’s a common problem, especially if your house runs on one thermostat. If, say, your thermostat is in ...

The last 10 years or so have produced some colossal and deadly fire events that have destroyed whole towns, burned a record amount of acreage, and polluted skies for weeks. And wildfires are not just ...