In your home, you probably have a handful of gadgets that rely on batteries: remotes, smoke detectors, wireless keyboards. But instead of having to replace those batteries again and again, those ...

In the sterile, LED-lit gloom of an office, a solar panel is about as useful as a sundial. Traditional silicon cells are built for the unfiltered fire of the Sun but work miserably with artificial ...

Conventional solar cells are just that: photovoltaic devices which, by their physics, extract and transform energy from the sun. Their sensitivity and efficiency are matched to the optical-energy ...

Festive decorations have a special way of making a home feel warmer and more inviting. From glowing balconies to beautifully lit entrances, lighting can instantly change the mood of a space. But with ...

It’s 3:00 a.m., and you are blissfully deep in slumber. Suddenly, a sharp, short beep rudely wakes you. The low-battery warning of a carbon monoxide alarm going off in the middle of the night is ...

Indoor solar technologies are lagging behind their outdoor counterparts. New research aims to bring this green ...

Chemists have synthesized materials that can improve solar elements for indoor use. Such photovoltaic cells, which can also be integrated into various electronic devices, generate electricity even in ...

Scientists have engineered solar cells that harvest energy from fluorescent lights and LED bulbs, achieving nearly 40% efficiency under typical office lighting. The perovskite-based devices could ...

When artificial intelligence and eco-conscious technologies are finding their way inside of the phones, it’s fitting to see them make some difference on the outside as well. The back of a smartphone ...

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas is a key platform for innovators who want to demonstrate how the burgeoning influence of photonics will reshape how we use technology. ZDNET sorts ...

Still looking? See more results on Wirecutter. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sarah Witman Sarah Witman is a ...