Trump administration’s $46 billion ‘smart wall’ races ahead on the US-Mexico border

The United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with ...

You don't need an expensive security system to keep your home safe

Beefing up your locks and latches, maintaining good habits and putting together a DIY system could save you thousands.

Ditch the keys: How to install a smart lock on your front door

Locked yourself out again? It might be time for a quick front door upgrade. DIY Playbook's Casey Finn shows us how to ditch ...

A Brazilian Startup Is Betting on AI to Fight Crime. Critics See a Surveillance State

Brazilian startup Gabriel has residents paying to mount AI cameras outside their homes while police get the footage for free.
Android Police

I built a custom Home Assistant dashboard that runs my entire home with one tap

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...
NPR

She spent a year using AI to do almost everything. Here's what she learned

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We Are Iowa

Central Iowa cities launch campaign to promote e-bike, e-scooter safety

IOWA, USA — As local and state leaders continue to discuss e-scooter and e-bike regulations, a new campaign from multiple Des Moines metro cities seeks to begin addressing the very issue. At Bike ...
Nature

Do octopus brains work like humans’ — or is there another way to be smart?

Just like vertebrates, cephalopods — such as octopuses and squid — have elaborate brains. Neuroscientists are flocking to them for insights into how intelligence evolved. Three hearts; blue blood; no ...
New York Post

Marcus Smart understands the value of a second-chance in LA: ‘Redeem myself’

Marcus Smart’s assignment in Game 2 of the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets was as challenging as it gets. Guard Kevin Durant, the greatest scorer of all-time. What was ...
YourTango

You Can Usually Tell How Smart Someone Is By These 10 Things They Do Pretty Much Every Day

High-IQ people have strong mental faculties and cognitive skills, which is why their intelligence is measured through testing. However, a high IQ doesn't necessarily mean someone is smart. You can ...
ZDNet

Your old iPad or Android tablet can be your new smart home panel - here's how

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Wired

The Best Smart Smoke Alarms—and Why You Still Need at Least One Dumb Alarm

Adding Wi-Fi doesn’t always turn out to be as smart as it sounds. A smart smoke detector turns out to be dumber than I thought, even with Wi-Fi added. Smart smoke detectors will let you know if a fire ...