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"Based on in-depth interviews with 26 domestic workers and five recruitment agencies for domestic workers in China, this first-of-its-kind study points out some concerning practices by employers in the use of these devices to monitor the performance of their workers within the context of multi-user smart homes. It also highlights how the constant feeling of being watched impacts the workers themselves."

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King's College London · Smart home devices used to monitor domestic workers raise safety concernsThe growing use of smart home devices is undermining the privacy and safety of domestic workers.

King’s College London: Smart home devices used to monitor domestic workers raise safety concerns. “Based on in-depth interviews with 26 domestic workers and five recruitment agencies for domestic workers in China, this first-of-its-kind study points out some concerning practices by employers in the use of these devices to monitor the performance of their workers within the context of […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/10/kings-college-london-smart-home-devices-used-to-monitor-domestic-workers-raise-safety-concerns/

🏡 PortoSense: Smarter, Healthier Homes 🌍

Fraunhofer Portugal Research is helping Porto residents improve thermal comfort! Selected in the Second Open Call of CommuniCity, PortoSense uses human-centred design to monitor living conditions and offer practical recommendations.

Learn more: communicity-project.eu/2025/03

Tom’s Hardware: Cozy cats live in a Raspberry Pi-powered luxury automated smart house. “We want the best for the ones we love and that absolutely extends to our beloved pets. Today we’ve got a wonderful Raspberry Pi project to share with you that highlights the significance of our relationship with our feline companions in the form of an amazingly luxurious smart home made just for cats. […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/06/toms-hardware-cozy-cats-live-in-a-raspberry-pi-powered-luxury-automated-smart-house/

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Environmental Automation Systems integrate control, measurement, and automation technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Used for lighting, temperature, and resource monitoring, these systems have evolved from industrial use to eco-conscious homes, driving smarter energy use and paving the way for the Internet of Things and Smart Grids.

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