
Appliances

Don't Trash Your Old Tech: You Can Recycle Your Phone and Large Appliances Free
You’ve just gotten a shiny new phone — now what do you do with the old one? It might be tempting to shove your e-waste into a corner or toss it into a junk drawer but eventually it all starts to pile up. Before long, you’ll have to figure out where to dispose of your outdated…

How to Recycle Your Old Phones and Appliances for Free
If you’ve just upgraded a gadget, it might be tempting to shove the old one into a corner or toss it into a junk drawer. But what should you do once the e-waste starts piling up? Where do you go to dispose of your outdated tech? Just because you don’t need your old phones and appliances…
Samsung’s 2025 Bespoke appliances are going all in on AI
Back at , Samsung for 2025. But more recently, I got a chance to check out the entire lineup all in one place. It seemed like a perfect time to do a quick rundown of some of the most interesting new products and features coming to Samsung’s Bespoke portfolio later this year. The centerpiece of…

I Spent Some Time With Samsung's AI Appliances. Is the Cost Worth The Hype?
Every company is working hard to put AI in all your home appliances. Samsung is no exception. It showcased a range of AI-powered appliances during CES 2024 and CES 2025. Highlighting smart fridges, dishwashers, ovens, washing machines and dryers, Samsung’s smart home appliances integrate AI features, LCD touchscreens, cameras, auto-open doors and other features to improve…

Control Multiple AC Appliances Wirelessly with Web Interface
In today’s era of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart home automation has evolved from being a luxury to an accessible and essential part of modern living. This project demonstrates a scalable and real-time home automation system built around the powerful IndusBoard Coin, a compact development board based on the ESP32-S2 microcontroller. The system allows…

In Spring Cleaning Mode? Consider Recycling Old Phones and Appliances
It’s time for spring cleaning and that means getting rid of your old devices. Chances are, you’ve accumulated a lot of e-waste over the years. Whether you’re going through your junk drawer of miscellaneous cables or you’re getting rid of your old computers and printers, you probably have some outdated tech to dispose of. Just…