In this video, I'm exploring the use of Mini PIR Sensors with ESP32 with both Arduino-based projects as well as making a movement sensor for Home Assistant by using ESPHome. The sensor is quite ...

In this video I'm building an Arduino Heart Rate Monitor that is housed in a toy handle in the style of the Star Trek Tricoder. The device uses the PulseSensor with an Arduino Pro Mini and an OLED ...

After decades of intense research, surprises in the realm of semiconductors—materials used in microchips to control ...

This infrared gadget claims to improve your mood with lights - I got to the bottom of it ...

Inspired by the infrared sensory organs of snakes, which allow them to detect prey in complete darkness, researchers at UNIST ...

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 ...

Whether you're searing steaks in a cast-iron skillet, calibrating a pizza oven, or checking the temperature on HVAC equipment, a reliable infrared thermometer is a necessity not only for accuracy but ...

Thanks to modern LED bulbs, light is cheaper than ever to make—except for one particular kind. Three University of Chicago scientists have announced an innovative way to create infrared light, which ...

Samsung is set to finally unveil the Galaxy S26 series next week at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco. Just days before the announcement, a tipster has shared new details about the Galaxy S26 ...

STMicroelectronics and Leopard Imaging have introduced an all-in-one multimodal vision module for humanoid and other advanced robotics systems. Combinin ...

I've used my Flipper Zero to replace lost remotes, open security doors, and more. Here's how to get started with your new favorite hacking tool. I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, focusing ...