With USB Type-C becoming the new standard, there are a number of companies getting product out in the form of chargers, cables, and more. Unfortunately, not all of these meet the new USB-IF standards ...

Imagine knowing exactly which part of your house is driving up your electricity bill and stopping it in its tracks. Most people don’t realize just how much power their home quietly chews through every ...

1. Basic Functions of the 4G Network Electric Meter ...

If you're interested in keeping an eye on your power usage but not so interested in paying big bucks for a whole-house power monitor, this DIY solution will help you monitor without breaking the bank.

Microsoft inks a deal with home energy monitor maker to let people get detailed information on home electricity use without the need for a smart meter. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering ...

Smart power meters can be used to show your real time electricity consumption, help with load management and transformer monitoring, and power monitoring. Smart power meters can be used to show your ...

Hackers love to monitor things. Whether it’s the outside temperature or the energy used to take a shower, building a sensor and displaying a real-time graph of the data is hacker heaven. But the most ...

As you read this, that utility meter outside your house silently spins. Pretty soon, someone from PG&E will come by and enter the numbers into a handheld device. You’ll get a bill in a few weeks. The ...

1. The Combination of Smart Meters and 4G Technology ...

There are a few products lines in the market that seem to define the category year in and year out and Polar is one of those lines. We are currently testing the Polar S710i along with it’s optional ...

[Paul] was pretty sure that he and his family used a lot of electricity throughout the day. Admittedly, he enjoys his creature comforts, but was wiling to try living a little greener. The problem was, ...