These are the projects I recommend building instead of just buying something off the shelf.

Each year, Canada generates roughly $58 billion in avoidable food waste, much of which is from spoilage that goes undetected until it is already too late. With food prices rising by as much as 27 per ...

AM232X is a sensor similar to the DHT12 with an I2C interface. Although in theory this could enable multiple sensors on one bus the AM232X has a fixed address 0x5C so one need to implement a ...

When automating your smart home, much of the attention centers on cameras and lights, but I believe HomeKit door sensors are arguably among the most critical devices to add to your setup. I’ve written ...

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IKEA has officially launched a huge new smart home range featuring 21 Matter-compatible devices, covering lighting, sensors and control gadgets. The lineup includes the new KAJPLATS smart bulb range, ...

Dehydration can sneak up on you. Whether you're out jogging or sitting at a desk, it's easy to lose track of your fluid intake. But a new, tiny sweat sensor may soon solve this problem. Designed by UC ...