Infra-red remote control is something of a Done Deal when it comes to hardware hacking, it has been comprehensively reverse engineered, and there exist libraries and software packages to seamlessly ...

There isn't a clear superior option between window units and portable options. Choosing between the two largely depends on ...

As The Independent’s senior tech critic and someone who’s been testing cooling appliances for years (including everything from the best air coolers to portable handheld fans), I’ve found that fans are ...

A power company is remotely turning home air conditioners off in a trial to manage peak electricity demand, but will consumers hand over control? The system allows a power retailer to turn off air ...