Superheroes sometimes rely on technology for their special powers. As humans, that’s pretty much our only option. We mere mortals have heavy equipment to give us super strength, cars to give us super speed, and borescopes to give us “X-ray vision” (no aversion to kryptonite required). Klein Tools sent their ET20 wireless waterproof borescope inspection camera for us to check out. Just pair it to your smartphone with the free app and you’ll be peering into, under, behind, and around things just like a real metahuman! Read More
Electronics
Sense Home Energy Monitor – Making Sense of Your Juice Use
There’s not a lot of opportunity for monitoring or tracking power usage within a home. Sure, you can install outlet receivers to see how much a plugged-in device is consuming. You can set up a series of elaborate timers or motion sensors. But these don’t account for hard-wired electrical components like water heaters, pumps, compressors, or large appliances. And they’re not exactly convenient. The Sense Home Energy Monitor has emerged with a solution that has the potential to make a major impact on every home – new or old. Read More
