PCMag

No Hacking Skills Required: 8 Shockingly Useful Things You Can Do With a Flipper Zero

From replacing lost remotes to backing up access tools, these practical Flipper Zero tricks are beginner-friendly and ...

Smart Homes Are Terrible

You shouldn’t need a tech tour and app to turn the lights on.

This new home energy system works while you sleep - and can shave nearly £1000 off UK electricity bills, with no upfront costs

Price volatility and uncertainty around future costs continue to weigh heavily on millions of people, but a new UK-developed home battery subscription service is aiming to cut household electricity ...

People think my heating hack is CRAZY but it could help you save up to £385 this winter – and STILL feel warm

WHEN it comes to heating my home in winter, there is one hack I always use despite people telling me I am crazy. I never use ...

I lived in a Masonic lodge for six months. I was able to use the entire property apart from one, mysterious locked room. This was what was inside... and it's not the only ...

Luke Williams has lived in a Masonic lodge in Hampstead Heath, a former 17th-century workhouse in Cambridge and a school in ...
The Berkshire Edge

Eversource roll out of ‘smart meters’ roils some Berkshire residents over possible health issues, increased fees, fire risks, privacy concerns

Although proponents tout the state-wide program for its efficiency, transparency, and safety, local governments and state legislators push for greater consumer rights when it comes to installing the ...
Investopedia

This “Renovation Hack” to Drop PMI Sounds Smart—But Here’s the Catch Homeowners Miss

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...
ZDNet

Smart home hacking is a serious threat - but here's how experts actually stop it

Users can take steps to reduce the risk of attack on smart homes. Strong passwords, MFA, and secure setup all enhance device security. Research smart device brands before making a purchase. As a smart ...
WIVB-TV

National Grid to roll out smart meters

National Grid is starting to install new smart meters to customers in the Buffalo-area. The upgrade is part of the company’s push to modernize the grid. To date, National Grid has installed more than ...
WKBW

National Grid set to begin installing smart meters for Buffalo-area customers

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — National Grid has announced it will begin installing smart meters for its more than 121,000 Buffalo-area customers beginning this month. According to National Grid, the smart ...
The Bakersfield Californian

California Pizza Kitchen Drops “Smart Swaps” Menu To Help Guests Hack Their Way to Better Health

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the iconic restaurant brand that revolutionized pizza, is helping guests achieve their wellness goals without sacrificing flavor or value. CPK’s new “Smart Swaps” menu ...
Fox News

Smart home hacking fears: What’s real and what’s hype

News of more than 120,000 Korean home cameras being hacked recently can shake your confidence in connected devices. Stories like that make you picture cybercriminals breaking into homes with high-tech ...