Startup Tenrehte wants to make smart-home gear--but it's first going after businesses willing to pay to remotely control equipment and cut wasted energy. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering ...

Kids often hurt themselves when they put their fingers into electrical outlets, but the Brio Smart outlet prevents injury by using sensors to... If you're a parent, you know the aggravation that comes ...

Smart homes have become increasingly popular as more people have turned to voice assistant programs like Amazon’s Alexa. Amazon’s super-smart voice assistant allows users to turn on lights, set timers ...

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When it rains, it pours. Designers and entrepreneurs have begun to realize that the power outlet is the one feature that’s failed to keep pace with technological advancements happening elsewhere in ...

Arc-fault detectors can be invaluable protectors against electrical fires, but they can also be a nuisance if they start switching off devices and appliances when there's no safety risk. To cut down ...

That is indeed the question, especially considering how inexpensive a standard, non-smart, non-"safe" power outlet is. This nice one from Home Depot costs under $10! What the outlet from Home Depot ...

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Before you plug in every appliance in your home, know the risky ones. These common device categories can overload smart plugs or create safety issues.

If you're a parent, you know the aggravation that comes with baby-proofing an entire house. Probably one of your biggest fears is that your child might stick her finger or a foreign object into an ...