Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...

Architects designing smart homes should ask questions about how clients live, relax, experience technology and even how they ...

Imagine walking into a room that automatically adjusts its temperature and humidity to your comfort level, no apps, no manual adjustments, just seamless automation. Sounds futuristic? Not anymore.

If you’re looking to upgrade your home into a smart home, you might be unsure where to start. There are many ways to go about ...

Single-board computers, or SBCs, are quite popular among students, enthusiasts, and developers who love to tinker with tech. One of the most common SBCs that most people use for this purpose is the ...

ESPHome, an open-source project, lets you program ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers, along with sensors and other hardware, ...

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

HGTV has announced the winner of its HGTV Smart Home 2025 giveaway, which took place in San Antonio, Texas. The HGTV Smart Home giveaway is a yearly event that attracts a wide audience across the ...