Phileo has just developed a watercooler with “human sensor functionality,” which can automatically turn on when it detects that someone’s within a 3-meter radius. We’re not sure what needs to be ...

When it comes to USB ports and hubs, upstream vs. downstream simply describes the function each USB port handles for ...

Recently [Jeff Geerling] has been tinkering with FireWire in order to use some older gear, which includes the use of a ...

Works with any OHCI-compliant FireWire controller. Virtually all FireWire cards follow the OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standard, so you don't need to worry about specific card compatibility.

For decades, the process of making a surfboard has more or less been the same: cut a piece of foam; put a wooden stringer down the middle to provide structure and strength; shape it, then wrap it in ...

Technology has become deeply integrated into everyday life. From smartphones and smart speakers to connected thermostats and wearable devices, people interact with smart technology throughout the day, ...

If you’re using an Android phone, finding the right pair of wireless earbuds can take a little more work than it does for iPhone owners. Apple’s AirPods are tightly woven into iOS, but that same level ...

AI in daily life quietly powers devices we interact with every day, from smartphones and home appliances to navigation apps and wearables. Edge computing and tiny neural networks embedded in device ...

Macworld explores 15 Apple ecosystem features that enable seamless integration between iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV devices. Key capabilities include Handoff for continuing tasks ...

Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers. Today, security researchers at Belgium’s KU ...

If your Wi-Fi repeatedly causes problems, the cause may be inside your own home. Routers are often placed near devices that interfere with the wireless signals and slow down the connection. Below, you ...