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 ...

Looking to upgrade that old incandescent? Here are our favorite ways to replace a burnt-out bulb, from smart to simple and everything in between. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a ...

In the age of subscription-based boxes and kits for everything from eyewear to clothes, pet supplies, and medication, one company is using this popular approach to tackle the lighting in our homes.

I’ve been playing around with various LED smart lights for over a decade. The first set of household bulb replacements that I really got into was a Philips Hue kit I bought in 2012. It was pretty cool ...

If your car came from the factory with halogen or HID bulbs, you’re going to need to replace them or upgrade them down the line. Both of these bulb types lose light output over time; thus, even if ...

My house is Alexa-enhanced, with Amazon Echos, Echo Dots, and an Echo Tap scattered throughout. When I saw the second-generation Echo redesign for the first time, I was pretty underwhelmed by its ...

Are you tired of lights staying on at all hours of the day or even when you’re not at home, it’s time to automate your lighting game. Right now you can score several Sengled LED bulbs, which can be ...

LED bulbs are the way to go for a “smarter” smart home. While some bulbs and bulb kits may be a bit of an investment upfront, the cash you’ll save in the long run, combined with many of the great ...

The lightbulb aisle can be a confusing place because over the past five years, a revolution has taken place in the lighting industry. The old energy-hogging incandescent lightbulb that dominated ...