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  Smart home technology can improve quality of life for people with autism, older adults, and others who benefit from added support at home. Smart home tools are more than novelty gadgets. Rather, they can be practical systems that can reduce stress, increase safety, and make daily routines more manageable. Technology works best when it […]

  Q2 2026 Lighting Manufacturer M&A Transactions in the United States, Canada, and Europe Announcement Seller Country Description Buyer Details April Nanometer USA Small architectural lighting and illuminated surfaces manufacturer Aither Global Holdings Article April NLS Lighting USA Outdoor spec-grade LED lighting Schreder Article April Photinus Austria Outdoor sola...

  The U.S. legal marijuana industry posted its first national revenue decline in 2025, even though more states legalized cannabis, however federal rescheduling could help reverse the trend. The market still remained large, with 2025 sales at $29.1 billion and employment at 412,500 workers as of early 2026. Vangst and Whitney Economics found that the […]

  “Rolling power plants” — electric vehicles used as flexible grid resources through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and managed-charging programs — may provide a meaningful, lower-cost way to support grid reliability, reduce peak demand, and avoid expensive infrastructure upgrades. GM is expanding its V2G plans and utility pilots with PG&E and DTE to show that the concept […]...

  A 2022 study “Evening blue‐light exposure, maternal glucose, and infant birthweight” investigated whether exposure to blue‐enriched light in the evening during late pregnancy is linked to maternal fasting glucose levels and infant birthweight. The rationale builds on evidence that circadian disruption, melatonin suppression, and altered sleep from nighttime light expos...