I tested a $14 emergency radio with solar and hand-crank power - it's in my survival kit now

AM/FM, NOAA weather band, solar and hand-crank charging, and a power bank - this tech is what actually works when the grid ...
XDA Developers on MSN

The ESP32 turned out to be the least intimidating way into a hobby that scared me for years

These tiny boards are now a key part of my Home Assistant automation pipelines ...

Forget Google Nest, Aqara Smart Thermostat W200 Hits an All-Time Low With Apple Home Adaptive Temperature

For a limited time, you can save 16% on the Aqara Smart Thermostat W200, compatible with Apple Home, Google Assistant, and ...
PCMag

The Best Smart Fans for 2026

Keep your place cool with a connected fan you can conveniently control with your phone or voice. We've rounded up the best ...
CNET

I Tried 2 Budget Smart Telescopes: How They Make the Stars Your New Hobby

Getting an affordable smart telescope, like the Dwarf Mini or Seestar S30, is easier and more rewarding than I thought.
MUO on MSN

5 things to build with the $4 chip that's outselling the Raspberry Pi

The ESP32 keeps finding new jobs in my house.
SlashGear

6 Cool Projects You Can Do With A Raspberry Pi And Display

Being the versatile single-board computer that it is, the Raspberry Pi can help you build all sorts of projects with all sorts of accessories. Throw in a camera, and you have a smart doorbell, ...