Arduino created a Renesas RA4M1 microcontroller board in its Nano form-factor. Called Nano R4, it follows the Uno R4, the first Arduino to use the RA4M1. Episode 13 of our podcast CHIIPs is out now, ...

There's a new Arduino board to be aware of, for smart home projects and prototypes: the Arduino Nano R4 with headers. Powered by a Renesas RA4M1 microcontroller (Arm Cortex-M4), it is described as a ...

It takes some do-it-yourself gumption, but you can create a smart home setup that’s impervious to cloud outages and price hikes.

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You could spend thousands of dollars adding smart tech to a home like mine, but I’ve spent far less using off-the-shelf ...

Interior designer MaCenna Lee recommends five smart home products you can install yourself in 2021. Missing teen girl found ...

You don’t need to own your home to enjoy smart technology. These renter-friendly upgrades can make your space more connected ...

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