A smart home isn’t about stuffing your house with gadgets you have to babysit or juggling app after app just to turn off a light. At its best, a smart home is one integrated system where lighting, ...

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The global EV-charging-station market rocketed to $39.7 billion in 2024 and is compounding at 24.4% a year—a growth that echoes the early smartphone era. Yet 80% of charging happens not at public ...

Smart thermostats can benefit both renters and landlords. Here's what tenants need to know to start saving money.

After tracking my thermostat performance and consulting with researchers, I've found out smart thermostats really do save you cash -- here's how much. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart ...