If you believe half of what you hear about heat pumps, you’d think they’re a $20,000 scam that stops working the second it gets cold outside. But here’s what the skeptics don’t mention: modern heat pumps work in temperatures down to -26°C (that’s
CES can be a mixed bag, but it’s also a fascinating glimpse into where the tech industry thinks it’s heading. Beyond the overused trend of slapping AI onto everything—often to the point where it loses all meaning—there were several other exciting developments. Some of these ran
If you’ve been following my channel for a while, you’ll know that I built my forever home with the goal of reaching net zero energy status. In other words, I wanted my home designed so that I produce as much energy as I use over the course of
UPDATE: Shortly after I published my initial review of the Yoshino solid state battery pack I bought for myself on Amazon, some people left comments that the company, TechInsights, had published a report saying it wasn’t solid state technology after they broke it down and tested it. However, when
I know, I know. I talk a lot about heat pumps, but there’s a good reason for it. It’s a fantastic technology that uses a little physics exploit to get more heat energy out than energy you put in. The problem is that most of the time, the
Electric lawn mowers are great. Quieter, more powerful, no toxic fumes or gasoline, and far less maintenance than a gas mower. However, there’s another way to level up your electric lawn mower game and that’s with the latest onslaught of robotic mowers hitting the market. Autonomous mowers that
Today is a really hot topic: water heaters. No, it’s not sexy, but water heater technology is kind of ingenious with its simplicity. A typical electric water heater has two heating elements; one near the bottom and one near the top, all housed in a very well insulated cylinder.
The Apple Vision Pro has a lot of hype, a lot of negativity, and a lot of snarky hot takes on social media surrounding it. Depending on who you listen to, it’s either the AR/VR headset that’s going to revolutionize the industry and the way we work,
There is no perfect battery. Every one of them has pros and cons. One might be perfect for electric vehicles, but horrible for another use case because of cost, longevity, or power output. But what if you combined two separate technologies into one package? Better yet, what if you could
This is Ascent Milwaukee. A gorgeous combo luxury apartment and retail space. But if you look closely, you might notice something special about this building… Figured it out yet? It’s made out of wood. That’s right, aside from a concrete garage and elevator shafts this 25 story-tall building
From increased battery durability to smarter design, electric lawn mowers are improving every year. But how do they compare to their gas-powered counterparts? Here’s what you need to know, and what you should think about, before you decide to buy one: Pro 1: Less noise The first thing you’
I had my Tesla Powerwall installed near the end of 2020 and it’s been working well so far. The Tesla Gateway has been managing when and where my solar panel energy is directed and will keep me up and running during a blackout. It’s been great, but there’