Infra-red remote control is something of a Done Deal when it comes to hardware hacking, it has been comprehensively reverse engineered, and there exist libraries and software packages to seamlessly ...

The residential segment leads the market in terms of application, driven by changes in standards of living, rapid urbanization, and increasing demand for energy-efficient products. The commercial ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

As The Independent’s senior tech critic and someone who’s been testing cooling appliances for years (including everything from the best air coolers to portable handheld fans), I’ve found that fans are ...

A power company is remotely turning home air conditioners off in a trial to manage peak electricity demand, but will consumers hand over control? The system allows a power retailer to turn off air ...