Meshtastic has been experiencing a bit of a renaissance lately, as the off-grid, long-range radio text messaging protocol gains a ton of new users. It’s been used to create mesh networks in ...

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Abstract: An automatic Staircase Lighting (SCL) system using Arduino was designed and developed to enhance energy efficiency, safety, and convenience in residential and commercial buildings. The ...

Google Meet’s conference room detection feature is now available on Android and iOS platforms. This simplifies the process of joining meetings for those using companion mode on a phone or tablet ...

Is the Arduino Uno Q the missing piece in your next project? With its hybrid design that fuses the precision of a microcontroller with the flexibility of a Linux-based single-board computer, this ...

Apple is aiming to improve your appearance on video calls with its latest MacOS 26.2 update. It has rolled out a feature called Edge Light, which is a video effect that creates a virtual ring light in ...

Justin Pot is a freelance journalist who helps people get more out of technology. Sometimes you need just a little bit more light during a video call, especially if you're in a dimly lit room. The ...

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In theory, the mirrors could be used to shine light on giant solar farms on the planet's surface, thereby extending the amount of time they can create electricity. However, the resulting light would ...