Hiroshima University researchers developed a three-factor, 12-item, questionnaire-based scale to systematically assess ...

For switching high-powered loads from a microcontroller, or for switching AC loads in general, most of us will reach into the parts bin and pull out a generic relay of some sort. Relays are ...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), AC Future, a leader in sustainable smart living and intelligent housing solutions, unveiled its first product ...

When the first snowflake of the winter season dusts our lawns, many homeowners rush to cover their central air conditioning unit, treating it like a piece of patio furniture that needs protection.

A broken air conditioner can become a crisis fast during the Valley's sweltering summers. Hundreds of people in Maricopa County have died since 2020 after their air conditioner broke or they struggled ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

The harnessing of electricity has played a pivotal role in human history and has exponentially expedited our growth as a species. Since becoming a household commodity in the late 19th century, ...

The shift from July to August is unlikely to bring much relief. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts Austin's hottest days of the year will continue through mid-August. In other words, it's hot — even ...

As the thermometer inside Shelley Snyder's three-story Victorian home in Columbus, Ohio, hits 88 degrees, she's finishing a meeting with a new maid service, watering plants and doing chores. And she’s ...

A Columbus, Ohio, resident chooses not to use air-conditioning, even during heat advisories, finding ways to cope with the heat. About 13% of Americans don't use AC, according to the U.S. Energy ...

Russian hackers bypass multi-factor authentication and access Gmail accounts by leveraging app-specific passwords in advanced social engineering attacks that impersonate U.S. Department of State ...

Should you turn off your AC or leave it on when you're away from home? When your air conditioner is off for extended periods, your home can become humid — especially during peak summer. That trapped ...