Compared to traditional mesh technologies such as Wi-Fi or Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT), decentralised IoT utilises a combination of unlicensed technologies such as Bluetooth or NR+ and ...

Are you missing a trick when it comes to smart meters? About two million of us have them installed in our homes, but data published this month shows many of us aren’t sure exactly what to do with them ...

Smart metering is enabling a smarter, low-carbon electricity network, ultimately of benefit to consumers and to the delivery of national climate action targets More than four out of five households ...

Installing a smart meter could help you pay less for your energy, but not everyone is convinced by the technology. While gas and electricity prices today are far below their peak during the 2022 ...

Born and raised on Chicago’s Northwest Side, Steve Starobrat traded city life for the suburbs, buying a Prairie-style home in Elgin’s historic district. He’s lived in the house, originally built in ...

Duke Energy DUK is increasingly leveraging energy storage technologies as a core part of its grid modernization strategy. By storing power during low-demand periods and deploying it during peak times, ...

USA TODAY Cars discussed GM Energy's future plans and new tech with the company's vice president Wade Sheffer. Sheffer explained that new GM Energy tech is part of an entire ecosystem built around the ...

While Google disagrees, the company may have decided again that your data is its toy. Here's how to try to stop Gmail from training its AI on your email. There's no shortage of big tech companies that ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

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Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized. The outputs can be used to broadcast local media files, troubleshoot bugs, download updates, and more. I've been using my USB port to play ...