Smart sockets that let you control an electrical plug over the internet may sound cutting edge, but they can also be rife with security flaws. One such plug was found vulnerable to hacks. Security ...

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For those of us who don’t yet have smart meters, smart electrical sockets might be the next best thing. Sure, power-monitoring plugs are nothing new, and devices like the Ted 5000 and AlertMe already ...

More and more HomeKit peripherals ship each day with lighting ones being the most common — where does the Koogeek Smart Socket land on the spectrum? The recently released Smart Socket plugs into any ...

Koogeek may not be a name brand that jumps to mind when you think about home automation, but the company has built a substantial lineup of HomeKit-enabled devices. I’ve had a Koogeek smart plug for ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Researchers have discovered critical security flaws in connected smart plugs which can give attackers access to a full home network -- as well as your email account. Bitdefender researchers Dragos ...

It if we did not have enough to worry about, it seems that, thanks to the internet of things, we have to be concerned about the security of our powerpoints. Security researchers from Bitdefender have ...

This circuit consists of a Trailing Socket (also called Extension or Distribution Socket) or similar device where two, three or more sockets (depending on the box dimensions and on constructor’s needs ...

If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, you’re probably considering renovations for curb appeal. You might not think about your service box, wiring or thermostat at first, but buyers ...