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 ...

That means inside every LED bulb are tiny circuit components -- and their soldered contact points -- which are far more vulnerable than the diode itself. The Lighting Research Center of the Rensselaer ...

If you’re an existing Ring user and you’re looking to turn some of your outdoor bulbs into smart ones, the Ring PAR38 Smart LED Bulb is an enticing choice. Amazon-owned Ring is spreading its wings ...

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The cheapest color Wi-Fi bulb (in a very small field), TP-Link’s LB130 is a solid solution if the competing Wi-Fi bulb doesn’t fit your needs. TP-Link has expanded its smart bulb offerings, which ...

The prices of smart light bulbs have been coming down steadily, with many good white-only options in the $10 range. The Treatlife Smart Wi-Fi Color Bulb is available on its own for $12.99, or under ...

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 ...

The Lumen by Tabu is a multi-colored LED bulb that you can control from your smartphone using Bluetooth. It's a snap to install and offers some fun lighting effects, but it's not as flexible as the ...

After gathering a stronghold on the Indian budget and mid-range smartphone market, Xiaomi is now trying to capture the smart IoT devices space by launching a variety of its lifestyle and smart home ...