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

NEW YORK - LED bulbs seem to be the future of home lighting: They save electricity, they're durable and they don't contain mercury like compact fluorescents. But having them produce white light like ...

I first tested an LED bulb eight years ago. It was not a promising beginning. The bulb was a Par 38 spotlight for a recessed ceiling fixture. The color of the light was a silvery metallic — so ...

Early adopters of LED lighting will remember 50,000 hour or even 100,000 hour lifetime ratings printed on the box. But during a recent trip to the hardware store the longest advertised lifetime I ...

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 ...

Like it or not, energy-saver light bulbs are about to become the next big thing. Starting next year, lighting manufacturers will begin a government-sanctioned phase out of incandescent bulbs that ...

“The new light has changed the character of the neighborhood at night,” said Gary, a Lex-Ham resident, during a meeting last winter. “There’s light intrusion in people’s homes, and a fixture on the ...

In the age of subscription-based boxes and kits for everything from eyewear to clothes, pet supplies, and medication, one company is using this popular approach to tackle the lighting in our homes.

Adoption of LEDs, short for light-emitting diodes, is having a tremendously positive impact on the environment. According to a recent report from IHS Markit, LEDs used to illuminate buildings and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Generally, a 100-watt-equivalent LED light bulb is between 10 and 15 watts. 60-watt-equivalent LED bulbs are between 8 and 10 watts, and ...