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 ...

From screw-in bulbs and colorful LED strips to table lamps and outdoor string lights, check out the top smart lighting we've tested for illuminating your space and setting the mood.

Smart light bulbs range from budget to premium, offering color control, voice support, easy setup, app-based customization, and more.

Gone are the days of energy-guzzling incandescent bulbs. Instead, the best bulbs for your bedroom will either be energy-efficient LED or halogen incandescent light bulbs. As light bulbs have become ...

LED lightbulbs have slashed the amount of energy we use to light our homes. New data illustrate just how much. Jon is a managing editor for CNET's news and AI teams. He previously led CNET's home ...

Buying a light bulb can be complicated. If you don't take the time to figure out what type of bulb you need, it may not match the color of the other bulbs in the room or even work in your fixture.

Here’s a bright idea: Switching to LED light bulbs can help the typical home save about a $1,000 over a 10-year period. That’s roughly $8.33 a month. A recentcost analysis based on a price survey by ...

Anyone who has stood in confusion in the light-bulb aisle (and that’s most of us) knows that technology and the push to save energy are continuing to flip the script on home lighting options. The good ...

LED light bulbs have surged in popularity over the past few years for several good reasons. They're energy-efficient, long-lasting, and versatile. Compared to traditional incandescent bulbs, LEDs use ...