City officials are looking for high-tech ways to detect leaks in Boston’s century-old water system, which industry professionals said will be crucial to preventing destructive breaks like the one that ...

The Smart System Research Group of the Information Technology Research Institute has developed a technology to narrow down the locations of suspected water leakage with high-accuracy in advance, using ...

Tracking down the source of a leak in water pipes can be a tricky business. Current techniques rely on acoustic sensing with microphones often used to identify noise resulting from pressurized water ...

Liquid damage, or leaking pipes and equipment, is an often-overlooked “smaller” risk that can cause significant damage and ...

You Wu, an MIT graduate, has developed a robot to find leaks in water pipes. The robot finds leaks by detecting suction forces, unlike other methods that rely on listening for leaks. Wu, 28, was named ...

Water leaks can be pernicious things. Even just a few drips per minute happening undetected inside a wall can cause major damage if left unrepaired for long enough. AquaPing is a new device that hopes ...

A couple of in-the-works features could render this our top pick in water-leak sensors; it’s already an exceptionally good product. Roost started out with a great battery that makes any dumb smoke ...

Water damage ranks as the third leading cause of homeowner loss, according to the Insurance Information Institute, and the third most expensive, with an average $10,234 claim, based on the trade group ...

Flume is the rare smart home product that is equal parts functional and delightful—and it might save you a few bucks to boot. Of all the connected devices and gadgets I have in my house—and that’s no ...

SwitchBot has introduced the launch of its new Water Leak Detector for the affordable price of £17.99 ($17.99 / €21.99). The gadget is designed to offer comprehensive protection against water damage ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A drop of water may not seem like a big deal, but ...