Create a DIY smart dashboard frame hub for any room. Add weather, calendars, NASA images, and more on a low-glare screen with quick updates ...

I've never understood the appeal of wall-mounted tablets for controlling a smart home. To me, dashboards have always felt like expensive replacements for physical switches. However, a recent project ...

Like many, I enjoyed using Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Apple’s Siri to work with some off-the-shelf devices. But when I noticed the lack of deeper control and the cloud's dependency, I hoped for ...

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 ...

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, ...

In recent years, integrating smart home devices into your living space has never been simpler. They have become easier to set up with user-friendly apps and step-by-step guides, and some are ...