Transform your old smartphone into a cost-effective home security camera. By downloading a third-party app, you can repurpose unused devices to monitor your home, children, or pets. This simple DIY ...

There are some days when stay-at-home mother of three Lynn Lee finds her 15-year-old daughter watching drama programmes or playing games on her phone for hours on end, unaware of how much time has ...

Children given a smartphone before the age of 12 are at higher risk for depression, obesity and insufficient sleep, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. “The important finding is that ...

For many of us, phones are mostly for calling, texting, and browsing. Two decades ago, that was pretty much all a phone could do. But today, with powerful built-in features, it can handle far more ...

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I tested six smart trash cans over the course of a few weeks and analyzed them based on scent containment, design and more to ...

Your home security systems and smart devices hide a secret in their settings, unnoticed by many users. It's a feature known as geofencing, and it can revolutionize how you use dozens of smart products ...

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