Scientists have been working for years to harvest the power of ambient radio waves to power small devices, and these days there is hardly a richer source of these signals than Wi-Fi networks.

The expansion of the Philips lighting brand to Wi-Fi smart bulbs is a qualified success, though low brightness and a buggy app remain stumbling blocks. Philips Lighting was one of the first ...

It's cheaper than Lifx or Philips Hue, but this Alexa-ready multicolor smart bulb from TP-Link left us unimpressed. Ry Crist Former Senior Editor / Reviews - Labs Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

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 ...

Jasco’s Enbrighten Wi-Fi Café Lights are certainly expensive, but they’re also very pretty, highly customizable, and exceptionally durable for year-round outdoor installations. Jasco’s Enbrighten ...

The new A19 color smart bulbs from Hampton Products are reasonably priced, but some key features, such as a vacation mode, are MIA. This review is part of TechHive’s coverage of the best smart bulbs, ...

To stream movies, go on Facebook and shop online, you normally use Wi-Fi or wireless Internet. A tech company in England has come up with a bright idea of using LED light bulbs to transmit data. The ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

This article was taken from the February 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...

While Wi-Fi 7 adoption is accelerating among enterprises, retail Wi-Fi 8 products could arrive as early as summer 2026. Wi-Fi ...

You may soon be able to connect to the internet nothing more than a simple lamp. Li-Fi, or “light fidelity”, is a new wireless technology that just premiered at the Mobile World Congress, the world’s ...