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Before the year 1879, a reliable, effective electric light was the thing of imagination, and the after sunset, the world remained lit only by fire. Then, in the fall of that year, Thomas Edison ...

Until a week ago, I was still holding on to a few CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) bulbs in some parts of my apartment. That all changed when two of them in my bathroom sputtered out. I tried ...

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Waking up to the sound of a blaring alarm can be jarring, especially if you have to do so in pitch black. That’s why some people have turned to devices that mimic the arrival of daylight as a gentler ...

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Did you know that setting your lights to turn off when you don't need them can save significant cash on your monthly energy bills? And switching to LED lights, which use just a fraction of the watts ...

Smart lights are probably one of the first gadgets you think of when you hear “smart home devices.” That’s no surprise, as automated bulbs, LED light strips, and floodlights have been around about as ...

Did you know that you can set your smart lights to flash and change color in time with your favorite music? It's definitely a fun party trick, or an easy way to have a dance-off with your cat. Setting ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Decorating your house in the spirit of the holiday season now comes with so many choices that could offer an affordable upgrade to save money in the long run ...