New electrochromic material could lead to self-shading glass windows that save energy by reducing the need for air-conditioning, report scientists. A team of researchers at MIT has developed a new way ...

Which smart light switch is best? Smart technology offers convenience and efficiency at every turn, and smart light switches are no exception. The ability to control light switches either by app or ...

When it comes to brutalist functionality, it’s hard to beat the white plastic ‘rocker’ switch. It’s an inexpensive, ubiquitous 21st-century incarnation of the switch dreamt up by the electrical ...

Scientists in South Korea have developed a reversible electrochemical mirror (REM) that can switch between a transparent and reflective state, and remain reflective for up to two hours without ...

Replacing every light in the house with a smart bulb can get pricey quickly. One easy way to add intelligence to a room’s lights is with a smart light switch. Once installed, you’ll be able to ...

Most DIYers shy away from doing electrical work for fear of getting shocked or causing a fire. And that’s certainly understandable; electricity is not to be trifled with. However, there are many ...

Archaic light switches might as well be from the stone age. All they do is turn a light on and off. They can't dim lighting gently or remember the brightness level you prefer. Outdated switches don't ...

The new Cherry MX Ergo Clear switch dates back to a modification from 2011, combining a big bump with a light spring. The new Cherry MX Ergo Clear switch dates back to a modification from 2011, ...

And don’t worry – installing a smart light switch doesn’t necessarily require a phone call to your electrician. In our opinion, you can do it yourself if you ...

In an episode of Friends, Monica becomes obsessed with a light switch that, according to Joey, does “nothing.” Monica, convinced that it must control something in the apartment (“They wouldn’t have ...