It's not a necessity by any stretch, but Lutron's newest smart switch is still a welcome addition to a system that's already great. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

Designed to control speed, the N series includes single-pole, single-throw switches suitable for use in professional power tools. These include drills, drivers, hammer drills, shears, and nibblers.

I had the opportunity last year to look at littleBits' Smart Home Kit, a collection of small electronic modules that can snap together and be used to automate otherwise ordinary appliances and gadgets ...