MIT chemists have devised a new way to wirelessly detect hazardous gases and environmental pollutants, using a simple sensor that can be read by a smartphone. With inexpensive sensors, the researchers ...

There are several cheap sensors that can help you build incredibly versatile devices without spending a lot. And, you won’t ...

Hobbyists, makers and developers looking for an easy way to connect sensors to the Internet and cloud services such as ThingSpeak, io.adafruit, VegeCloud.com and others. May be interested in a new ...

Buttons are found in many end products, including consumer products, home appliances, automotive and industrial systems. Today’s technical savvy consumers want products with reliable and sleek user ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More SleepScore Labs wants to deliver accurate sleep measurement, and it is ...

There are also sensor-equipped systems that analyze the water on an ongoing basis – according to scientists at the University of South Australia, though, these setups tend to be complex and expensive.

The folks at the ZigBee Alliance, the industry organization driving ZigBee WPAN (wireless-personal-area-networking) technology, mean it when they say that they've learned valuable lessons from the ...

A way to apply the output of certain sensors to a TTL/CMOS-level iput on a microcontroller. Sensor must have an NPN output stage that can support a pullup to its power rail. With just a few components ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Editors' note, Dec 14: You can find all of our coverage ...

If you are on the computer for a large part of the day, posture becomes a serious issue that can negatively impact your health. [Wingman] saw this problem, and created a hack to help solve it. His ...