Smart Home
Connected devices, home automation and energy-saving setups
Minisforum N5 Air 7640 NAS pairs five drive bays with upgrade-friendly design
The N5 Air 7640 combines five SATA bays, three M.2 slots and a slide-out motherboard, with MinisCloud OS still in beta.
Jinwook Lee’s Emotion Hanger Turns Outfit indecision Into a Visual Joke
Jinwook Lee’s 2021 Emotion Hanger shifts from a question mark to an exclamation point as you turn it, pairing a playful idea with unanswered practical questions.
How to Create a Focal Point in Any Room With Walls, Fireplaces and Views
Create a room focal point with textured wall panelling, a styled fireplace or glazing that frames a garden or patio view.
Choosing Tile Adhesive and Tools for Walls, Floors and Clean Cuts
The right adhesive, trowel and cutter depend on the tile and surface. Get those choices wrong and hidden bond failures can turn into costly repairs.
How Long Should You Run a Dehumidifier? Let Humidity Levels Decide
There’s no fixed daily runtime for a dehumidifier. Aim for about 55% humidity, use the humidistat and check why damp returns.
Plug-In Solar Panels in a British Winter: What to Expect and How to Save
Plug-in solar still generates electricity on bright winter days, but annual output matters more than winter performance. Smart timing can help households use more of what they produce.
How to Choose a Wall Mural That Makes a Room Feel Considered
A wall mural can transform a room when its image, scale and setting work together. Learn where murals fit, how they compare with wallpaper and what to consider before installation.
Why Bathroom Condensation Persists Even With an Extractor Fan
A fan may still leave bathroom condensation if it’s undersized, blocked or poorly positioned. Cold surfaces and lingering moisture can also be to blame.
NUS Researchers Build a Touchscreen Directly Into a Garment Sleeve
A 96 × 54-pixel sleeve display uses touch-sensitive electronic fibers, with researchers reporting little change after washing and bending tests.
OKA’s Mori Mushroom Robot Pairs Quiet Companionship With a $649 Price Tag
Mori uses light, movement and touch to offer screen-free company. Its appeal will depend on whether its quiet presence lasts beyond the novelty.
Five 3D-Printed Lamps Use Mazes, Coral Forms and Moving Rings to Shape Light
From randomized maze patterns to adjustable ring shades, five 3D-printed lamps show how material, form and movement can shape ambient light.
Bandit9 (RED)800 Pairs a Ducati V-Twin With a Red-to-Aluminum Finish
Bandit9’s hand-built (RED)800 combines sculpted aluminum, a 110 bhp Ducati engine and a nine-bike production run supporting RED’s health programs.
AYN Odin 3 Portal Brings a 7-Inch OLED and Sculpted Grips to Android Gaming
AYN’s Odin 3 Portal pairs a 120Hz OLED with ergonomic controls, active cooling and up to 1TB of storage, starting at $399.
Common Bathroom Habits That Cause Blockages and Costly Water Damage
Flushing wipes, letting hair clog drains and ignoring worn seals can lead to expensive bathroom repairs. Learn the warning signs and simple ways to prevent damage.
Cross-Pavement EV Charging Could Cut Costs for Drivers Without Driveways
Dropping the planning permission requirement could make home-rate EV charging easier to access, though local authority approval will still be needed.
10 Evergreen Trees for Year-Round Colour and Interest in Any Garden
Discover evergreen trees for gardens of every size, from container-friendly bay to colourful conifers, with year-round foliage, flowers and fruit.
Windowless Bathroom Design: Ventilation, Lighting and Finishes That Work
A windowless bathroom can feel welcoming and stay dry with the right ventilation, layered lighting, reflective finishes and moisture control.
Cellcius C-01 Electric Superbike Uses Swappable Hexagonal Batteries
Clandestine Design Group’s C-01 concept scales from a 353-pound commuter to a 485-pound track bike with up to 24 kWh of removable battery capacity.
DRIFT’s Aeolus Turns Room Architecture Into a Glass Sculpture of Wind
DRIFT’s Aeolus uses glass rods and visitor responsive light to make a fixed, architecture shaped sculpture suggest the movement of air.
Huawei Watch D3 Review: Blood Pressure Monitoring in an Everyday Smartwatch
Huawei’s Watch D3 pairs quiet, overnight blood pressure tracking with a comfortable design, though its price and limited app selection narrow its appeal.