Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change ...

The key to the smart skin lies in a technique called halftone-encoded printing. The method translates digital image or ...

Smart thermostats can benefit both renters and landlords. Here's what tenants need to know to start saving money.

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In 2026, buyers are leaning away from stark kitchens and aggressively open floor plans, and instead are prioritizing features ...

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There’s nothing worse than feeling that sneaky chill creeping under the door, even when everything’s shut tight. Besides ...

An exercise ball is a brilliant addition to any workout. It’s easy to inflate, lightweight and can perfectly accommodate a range of exercises from crunches, planks, bridges and seated weight sets, a ...

Keeping your laminate or vinyl floors pristine and squeaky clean can feel like a balancing act sometimes. You need a cleaner that's strong enough to bust messes and leave your floor shiny, without the ...

Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker face off in one of Lego's new Smart Play sets (Nathan Ingraham for Engadget) Lego’s Smart Play system announced at CES 2026 earlier this week is a new embrace of digital ...

South Korean engineers have unveiled a self-powered smart window that finally solves the two biggest hurdles of modern climate control: high prices and heavy energy consumption. It has been developed ...

If you want to use tech to monitor your fitness, but don’t want to buy a fitness tracker, then you’ve got only a few options. Smart rings are one such pick, but even though they’ve been in the market ...