Making a three dimensional object out of a printer seemed like an idea from a science fiction movie just a few years ago. But thanks to advancing technologies, 3D printer has become a reality and its popularity has taken the 3D printer industry to a new height. Targeted for mass market, many of these amazing machines ...
Summer is here and Game of Thrones just aired its finale. There's no more excuse not to ditch your TV for a while, and instead go outside to enjoy some fun outdoor activities. One of the best ways to soak up the sun (yes, you should replenish that vitamin D after binge-watching GOT) and let Mother Nature re-energize ...
Everything is becoming "smart" in our home nowadays. We have seen the fast and steady growth of smart devices such smart light switches, smart thermostats, and smart door locks. Now the ceiling fan is joining the smart trend and that's a good thing because smart electronics usually provide better usability and higher ...
When shopping for a digital camera, the image sensor is one of the most important factors to consider because it directly relates to the image resolution and the maximum number of pixels available. Bigger sensor area generally produces higher quality images because it's able to gather more light. When combined with a ...
Air pollution is one of the biggest problems we face in the modern industrial world. Unless we live in complete isolation from civilization, we're in contact with polluted air everywhere we go. According to the government, air pollutants are categorized in 4 major types: mobile sources, stationary sources, area ...
We Americans have a deep and long love affair with fried foods. The reality is who can resist those extra-crispy fried chicken with a side of tasty french fries? We just can't stay away from them even though we know the health risks associated with eating food that's high in saturated fat. But there's a good news for ...
With home burglary and home invasion related crimes on the rise, one way we can protect ourselves is by installing indoor and outdoor security cameras around the property where we live and work. While security cameras do not provide a physical barrier, they provide an effective layer of deterrent against potential ...
Today we live in a world that’s under constant threats from climate
changes. Hurricanes are more frequent and intense, and unusual
weather patterns such as extreme flood and drought are observed throughout the
globe. On top of that, we are dealing with other man-made threats that are
aimed to undermine national ...
Imagine being able to unlock your front door using a smart phone from anywhere in the world to let your mom inside the house. Or have your door automatically lock behind you as you leave your house. These are just a couple of examples of what a smart lock can do. While some people are still on the fence about whether ...
Security cameras have gained a lot of attention in the recent years because they act as an important layer of defense against the disturbing trend of mail and package theft. Luckily a new breed of cameras called Wi-Fi cameras, also known as wireless or IP cameras, make installation a breeze compared to the wired ...