Must-have gadgets that blend smart design with real utility, from hand-crank chargers to self-refilling ice trays that upgrade your daily routine.

Amazon Fire TV remotes have a tiny hole that looks like a reset button. It isn't one, and knowing what it actually is can ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon Fire TV smart TVs and streaming devices come with a top Fire TV accessory already packed in: the Alexa Voice Remote, allowing you to ...

NYU researchers have found a way to use light to control how microscopic particles assemble into crystals, effectively turning illumination into a tool for shaping matter. By adding light-sensitive ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's typically assumed that when you purchase a smart TV or streaming player, it'll come with a remote to control it. Since the dawn of the ...

Google TV devices have a new remote option that uses indoor light to ensure it “never runs out of power.” In case you weren’t already aware, Google TV has a handful of reference designs for remote ...

Researchers in Germany have unveiled the Metafiber, a breakthrough device that allows ultra-precise, rapid, and compact control of light focus directly within an optical fiber. Unlike traditional ...

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Keeping an outdoor camera powered up can be a vexing issue, involving solar panels, swappable batteries, outdoor wiring, or a combination of the three. Add smart lights to the mix, and your setup will ...