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Interactive Arduino laser toy that chases your dog around

I'm returning to an old project today to fix it since it got broken during my recent move. This toy I made for my dog is very fun project where an Arduino controls two servos so they can move a laser ...
CNET

My Pro Tips on How to Install Your DIY Home Security System

I've reviewed security systems from all major brands. Here are my most important recommendations when you're ready to set up your own.
CNET

This Build-It-Yourself Security Kit From Ikea Is My New Favorite Thing

Ikea's new home security kit feels right at home when it comes to basic protection -- and it's refreshingly easy to use.
Circuit Digest

Smart Home Automation

The system is built upon four foundational pillars: Autonomous Safety: Utilizing MQ-series gas sensors and flame detectors to provide real-time protection against fire and gas leaks through automated ...
CNN

US military’s urgent push for laser weapons behind El Paso airport shutdown

The Defense Department has been aggressively pursuing laser weapons and defense systems, a push that gained significant attention this week when the use of an anti-drone laser system led to the ...
Wall Street Journal

Border Protection’s Use of Pentagon Laser Led FAA to Halt Flights Over El Paso

Customs and Border Protection used a high-energy laser from the Pentagon earlier this week in the vicinity of El Paso, Texas, prompting concerns within the FAA and leading it to temporarily shut down ...
Boston Herald

Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The Pentagon allowed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use an anti-drone laser earlier this week, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to suddenly close the airspace ...
AOL

Surprise US military plans to use counter-drone laser triggered El Paso airspace closure, sources say

A Pentagon plan to use a high-energy, counter-drone laser without having coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration about potential risks to civilian flights prompted Wednesday’s ...
KXAN

Global security analyst says El Paso airspace closure may be linked to anti-drone laser test

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A “cartel drone incursion” late Tuesday and the potential use of a laser-based drone countermeasure, may have caused the Federal Aviation Administration to place a temporary flight ...
The New York Times

I Want to Be a Morning Person. This Un-Snoozable Alarm Is Turning Me Into One.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Elissa Sanci Elissa Sanci is a senior writer who has reported on label makers, ...
FedScoop

ICE drives AI use case growth within Homeland Security

ICE agents leave a residence after knocking on the door on Jan. 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues its immigration enforcement operations after two ...