Smart plugs can help track energy use, but they also consume some power themselves. Knowing the standby draw helps you plan better.

Smart home devices such as cameras, video doorbells and smart locks are becoming sought-after products by consumers. According to Parks and Associates, 32% of U.S. broadband households own at least ...

Featuring a clever USB-C charging system and portable size, this cheap power bank on Amazon comes with a Smart Buy badge from Consumer Reports.

Unlike a standard power strip, the best smart power strips allow you to control your non-smart electronics as if they were some of the most high-tech home devices on the market. (In other words, you ...

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A team of researchers in Singapore has come up with a tiny, micrometer-thin battery that can store energy from human tears to power smart contact lenses. If inventors ever arrive at a viable prototype ...