We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

What makes smart LEDs worth the upcharge over normal LEDs? Well, it depends on how much control and customization you want over the lighting in your home. These bulbs use Bluetooth to connect to your ...

Lifx has followed in Hue's footsteps with a new line of cheap and very cheerful bulbs, but which ones should be brightening ...

When it comes to smart lighting, it’s really no surprise that most people gravitate toward Philips Hue. The brand has owned the top spot in our best smart bulbs roundup for what feels like forever – ...

The Internet of Things is the next buzzword in today's world and Philips Hue takes you one step closer to this reality. Philips's latest offering, the Hue, allows you to control the lightbulb through ...

One of the many benefits of LED light bulbs is that they use much less energy than conventional incandescent bulbs. Thanks to a research partnership with the municipality of Dubai, Philips has ...

Creating a nearly perfect product—especially one involving electricity—is no easy feat. The software has to be airtight and intuitive. The hardware needs to be durable and attractive. And it all has ...

There are three new smart lights joining the Govee family, and they're looking to be serious Philips Hue competitors.

Signify has introduced “the first Philips LED A-class bulbs that meet the more stringent EU Ecodesign and Energy labeling regulations that come into effect on September 1, 2021”, according to Signify.

This story is part of a special series that explores energy issues. For more, visit The Great Energy Challenge. With a device that resembles a segmented lemon, but glows like an ordinary living room ...