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How Thermal Cameras Uncover Hidden Home Problems Early
Thermal cameras help homeowners spot invisible issues like leaks and electrical faults. Early detection can save thousands in repairs and energy costs.
The Smart Home Promise Fades as Consumers Hit a Wall
Smart home adoption stalls due to fragmentation, high costs and privacy fears. The industry must fix interoperability to regain consumer trust.
Orbital AI Data Centers Face Months-Long Outage Risks, Experts Warn
Hyperscalers eye space-based AI compute, but experts flag severe operational risks including months-long outages due to physical access limits and radiation.
Philips Hue SpatialAware Turns Color-Changing Lights into Motion Sensors
Philips Hue’s SpatialAware feature turns color-changing lights into motion sensors, offering practical automation without extra hardware. The update requires the Bridge Pro.
Bluetooth Smart Bulbs Reshape Home Lighting Choices
Bluetooth smart bulbs offer an easy way to upgrade home lighting without a hub. Amazon's selection provides options for every room and budget.
Nvidia's Liquid-Cooled Data Center Design Claims Major Water Savings
Nvidia's Rubin generation reference design shifts to fully liquid cooling, claiming to nearly eliminate water and power usage. The move addresses environmental scrutiny but leaves questions about cost and broader energy demands.
Home Battery Systems Cut Electricity Costs as Energy Prices Rise
EcoFlow's PowerOcean home battery cuts electricity bills by storing cheap off-peak power for expensive peak hours.
Balcony Solar Battery Opens New Energy Options for Renters
EcoFlow's Stream Ultra X is a plug-and-play balcony battery that lets renters store solar energy without permanent installation or landlord permission.
Power On: The Hidden Cost of Always-On Devices
Always-on devices quietly consume significant energy over time.
Home Solar Power Myths Persist Despite Years of Real-World Evidence
Years of real-world solar adoption have disproven common myths about cost, efficiency and reliability. Understanding the facts helps homeowners make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
Amazon Turns to Japan's Bullet Trains for Package Delivery
Amazon Japan now transports packages on Shinkansen bullet trains to cut carbon emissions. The move expands rail-based logistics for faster, greener deliveries.
Battery Life Gains Let Health Trackers Monitor Around the Clock
Advances in battery technology are finally letting health trackers monitor continuously without daily charging. This shift could change how consumers use wearables for health.
Private Sector Fires Up Giant Laser in Fusion Energy Push
Xcimer's Phoenix laser, the world's largest private fusion laser, has begun operations. The facility aims to demonstrate a commercial path to fusion power.
Tech Lobbying Weakens Climate Rules for Data Centers
Tech companies lobbied to kill stricter clean energy rules for gas-powered data centers, weakening climate pledges.
Nuclear Startup Deep Fission Pursues IPO Raising $157M
Deep Fission, a nuclear energy startup, is attempting to go public again with a $157 million IPO. Investors remain skeptical about the company's story and prospects.
Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents
VCs are betting big on defense, energy and government tech startups. AI-native software challenges decades-old incumbents with deep vertical integration.
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Up Prices for Consoles, Cars and Electricity
Big Tech's $8 trillion AI data center investment is straining semiconductor and energy supplies, raising costs for gaming consoles, vehicles and power bills.
Seattle City Council Moves to Block Large Data Centers for One Year
Seattle is set to impose a year-long ban on new large data centers, citing energy and environmental concerns. The moratorium aims to regulate the industry's rapid growth.
Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads
A new survey shows Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, citing noise, energy use and property value concerns. The backlash challenges Big Tech’s expansion plans.
Dyson’s New Purifier Tracks Your Movement to Direct Cool Air
Dyson’s latest purifier uses AI to follow you around the room, cooling only where you are. The Find+Follow Purifier Cool aims to save energy by avoiding empty spaces.