Heat and energy management are top concerns of house owners with the change of the season. Temperature drops and the bills to keep your home warm and light ...
Energy efficiency through smart thermostats
As a part of the Internet of Things (IoT), thermostats are used to monitor and regulate a buildings power and fuel consumption. This reduces not just ...
Damage tracking for buildings
Researchers at MIT developed a new computational program that can track the vibrations to which a building is exposed. This information is then analyzed ...
How to improve your private cybersecurity
Cyber attacks are increasing as a new study for the US shows. This is probably not just the case for the US, but many other countries, too. The growing use ...
New smart alarm that considers current traffic
Bonjour is a new smart alarm that will be launched next week and provides all common smart alarm features, such as integrated speakers and an option for ...
Digital caregiving with new smart home device
The new ELAN automation system adopts the home of physically-impaired people to their needs. It allows them to control the home’s lighting, front ...
Literally a floating cloud
Making Weather is a “real” levitating cloud that can float above a reflective oval base. It was developed in a cooperation between Richard ...
Insurance companies subsidizing smart home
US insurance companies, such as USAA and American Family, are offering discounts on home insurance policies when Internet-connected devices are installed ...
Buildings build by themselves
HyperCells developed in different research institutes such as Harvard or MIT might be the future of building. Inspired by nature, buildings are created in ...
Smart alarm clock helps to regularize your sleeping patterns
Unlike most smart alarm clocks which track you time asleep, Kello can actually help you regularize your sleeping patterns. It has recently been launched on ...
