Smart Home Diary: Planning my new smart home, 13 years later

Both smart lock and video doorbell have definitely earned a place in my new home. Smart lock technology has come a long way since my existing installation. Apple Key support will be non-negotiable for ...

The Best Smart Sleep Pads to Boost Your Sleep Quality

Get tracking, temperature regulation, and other smart features without the hassle or investment of a smart bed.
How-To Geek on MSN

5 clever uses for a presence sensor you can set up in an afternoon

Do more than just turn on your lights.
XDA Developers on MSN

I built a $15 ESP32 smart clock that does things no store-bought one can

I programmed it with ESPHome, and it only took a few hours from start to finish.
NPR

Up First

February 13, 2026 • Border czar Tom Homan announced that the Trump administration will end the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. And, DHS funding is set to expire after lawmakers failed to advance a ...
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Up First Newsletter

February 11, 2026 • Police have released a person taken in for questioning in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. And, AG Pam Bondi will testify before the House Judiciary Committee.