From your very first blinking LED to dazzling multi-color sequences, Arduino makes it easy to bring light to life. With just a board, a few LEDs, and some code, you can experiment with patterns, ...

Back in 2017, Hackaday featured an audio reactive LED strip project from [Scott Lawson], that has over the years become an ...

After testing this Garmin rival, I won't use a smartwatch without a built-in flashlight again ...

Rachio is the defining brand in smart irrigation. I decided to see what the fuss was about, and now it's saving me water, ...

It’s the evening before publication, and a pair of Hackaday writers convene to record the week’s podcast. This week Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List, and it’s a bumper ...

Forgot to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything you can plug into the wall from your phone. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...

Of course, what everyone finds valuable is different. Some people will want excellent photo quality; others will want to get extreme performance for gaming on the go. If you watch a lot of TV and ...

After testing more than a dozen digital picture frames, these are the best for display quality, easy setup, and instant photo sharing. The second-generation HomePod smart speaker delivers fantastic ...

Usually, we're told to put our smartphones away before bedtime since it's supposed to be less disruptive to our sleep. But what if I told you that you could use your iPhone for good to help you get ...

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Whether you're looking for an Android phone, an iPhone, or a simple handset for voice calls, these are the top phones we've tested for various budgets across the major US wireless carriers. I’m one of ...