Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, ...

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 ...

Voice-activated, color-changing lights are a smart home staple. The Philips Wiz Connected LED is the first smart bulb that's priced accordingly. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a ...

While the Sylvania A10 Smart+ Full Color bulb won’t replace our favorite A19 smart bulbs, it still stands as a sensible, no-hub choice for smart home bargain hunters. If you’re looking for an ...

A solid price for this tunable white bulb doesn’t quite make up for a difficult app and problematic voice assistant connectivity. GE’s latest C by GE smart bulbs are part of its big push toward easier ...

Smart lights can transform your space and your daily routine in ways regular lights can’t. I’ve used smart lights for years to change the ambiance of my apartment, automate lights based on the time of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Imagine how convenient it would be to enter the shower and your bathroom lights automatically turn on. Or going to bed with the dim warm light ...

This $50 smart lamp is already reasonably priced, but it's an even more attractive buy at its current $28 discounted price on ...

You can add a burst of color to your landscaping with the LIFX SuperColor Spot, but be mindful of all the extra wiring it requires. LIFX’s return to the smart home market continues with a second ...

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