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7 times you should replace a smoke detector even if it still beeps

Your smoke detector’s beeping is supposed to protect you, not confuse you. Yet there are moments when a chirping alarm is a ...

The best home security systems, tested and reviewed

The best home security systems on the market give customers peace of mind while protecting their home and family from ...
SpaceNews

ESI Motion Launches “SatBat,” a Revolutionary Space-Rated Battery Set to Redefine Power Systems in Low Earth Orbit

Simi Valley, CA — [November 13, 2025] — ESI Motion, a leader in advanced motion and power solutions, proudly announces the release of its next-generation space-rated satellite battery, SatBat, ...
The Verge

Aqara’s cord-free presence sensor runs for up to three years on battery power

The $50 sensor runs on two coin cell batteries so you don’t need a nearby power source for installation. The $50 sensor runs on two coin cell batteries so you don’t need a nearby power source for ...
Engadget

Apple makes the M5 MacBook Pro's battery ever so slightly easier to replace

Just like a minor upgrade in specs, Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro gets the slightest improvement when it comes to repairability. According to iFixit's teardown, the M5 MacBook Pro is the first of its ...
PC World

I put these $6 battery-operated motion lights in ALL my closets

If you have a dark spot in your home that doesn’t get as much light as you like, boy do I have a solution for you: a compact, battery-operated, motion-sensing light that requires very little setup and ...
PC Magazine

ADT Front Door Protection Review: Stellar Smart Security With a Steep Price

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...
Jalopnik

You Can Get Your TPMS Sensors Replaced At Costco. Here's What It's Likely To Cost

The Costco advantage doesn't just extend to your favorite grocery items and low-priced Interstate batteries. The warehouse retail chain also offers wholesale prices for tires, and they're a fantastic ...
CNN

Here’s how to replace your AirTag’s battery so that your stuff never goes missing

It’s easy to forget, but your AirTag can actually run out of juice, so knowing how to replace your AirTag battery is key. Apple’s trackers are designed to last more than a year on a fresh battery, but ...
9to5google

This fingerprint lock takes my ADT & Nest security system another step into the future

ADT’s Nest-integrated security system is one of my favorite parts of my smart home, in part because it has a lot of futuristic ideas. Recently, ADT added a new smart lock option to its lineup, and the ...
Autoblog

What It Actually Costs to Replace a Mild Hybrid Battery in 2025

Mild hybrids are everywhere in 2025, but when that 48-volt battery fails, what’s the damage? Here’s how much a new one costs, why it matters, and what the future holds for long-term owners. It used to ...