It’s really hard to overstate how awesome ESP8266 development boards like the Wemos D1 Mini really are. For literally a couple of dollars you can get a decently powerful Wi-Fi enabled microcontroller ...

Rhenn is a Manila-based content writer with a love for all things geek and pop culture, and science and technology. He graduated BA Journalism degree as a Cum Laude, and has since then pursued making ...

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NOW for something completely different. Maker projects aren’t just about microcontrollers and small electrical components. They are also about recycling old tech, and harnessing apps and online tools ...

The T100 from Tapo is a small but highly configurable motion detector with good battery life and a near-instant response time. Great value too, and compatible with Alexa and Google Home – but don’t ...

Key Takeaways Motion sensor lights can reduce home energy usage by 30% to 50% compared to traditional always-on lighting ...