This smart home breakthrough lets you control appliances without Wi-Fi (and its security risks)

ZDNET's key takeaways Emerson launched its SmartVoice technology at CES 2026.SmartVoice devices don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; ...
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Google wants its Nest Wifi Pro to be the centerpiece of your smart home

Google’s big Pixel 7 launch event is tomorrow October 6, but that hasn’t stopped the company from announcing new products on the other side of its hardware equation. On Tuesday, Google introduced big ...
Security

Wi-Fi HaLow standard a new modality for wireless access control

Secured access controls are an important component to building automation systems as they ensure the security of a resource or building, its occupants and its contents. For access control systems to ...
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How to give more WiFi to the devices that need it the most

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most modern homes have quite a few WiFi-connected gadgets trying ...
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Dynamic Temperature and Relay Control & Monitoring over WiFi using ESP-01, HTML, CSS, and AJAX

ESP-01 is a tiny and useful piece of hardware. It has a 32-bit MCU, 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, 1MB flash memory, and several other useful embedded features. Such ...