Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an exponential increase in the demand for soap, predominantly propelled by the indispensable significance of hand hygiene in effectively curbing the ...

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The pico-ble-secure library provides an easy-to-use interface for implementing secure BLE connections on Raspberry Pi Pico microcontrollers. It supports various security levels, pairing methods, and ...

A smart home works best when built on a solid foundation of switches, sensors, and a central hub, not just smart bulbs or apps. Automation in 2026 is about quiet convenience. Lights, climate, and ...

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