If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. If you want to create an awesome vintage look in any room, Edison bulbs are the way to go.

Like an obnoxious great uncle who’s overstayed his welcome, horribly inefficient incandescent bulbs are still lingering around because we’re just used to them. So Panasonic has designed a new LED ...

If you’ve had any experience with LED light bulbs, you know they can look pretty odd. Cree today introduced a bulb that mimics the traditional incandescent bulb design in every way–except its ...

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Early Edison light bulbs were a thing of beauty, but they were also terribly inefficient. Modern LED bulbs are much more efficient, but they aren’t always beautiful. Luke Anderson, a product designer ...

With an industrial look and durable design, the modern Edison light bulb is a popular choice when it comes to lighting spaces in the home, whether adorning a bathroom vanity, illuminating a kitchen or ...

About ten years ago I invested in an LED (light emitting diode) company, and [cutting to the chase] we were too early. The technology and the market did not come together as soon as we had expected, ...

Which Edison light bulb is best? Edison light bulbs are a great way to enhance the aesthetic of your space. They are well-loved for their soft, glowing light and their antique look. Edison bulbs work ...

EDISON – This summer, when the monument to Thomas Alva Edison on Christie Street reopens after two years of renovations, a small but symbolically significant change will take place. The 14-foot-tall ...

This article was taken from the October 2011 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 ...