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 ...

Philips sent me one of their 12.5W dimmable LED bulbs to evaluate. (This is Philips L-Prize entry, for those following the DOE contest. WRONG, see below.) Tear-down time! Some of you have mentioned ...

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 ...

During the Lightfair International trade show, Philips has just launched its new 12-watt EnduraLED light bulb, which is the world’s first LED replacement for a 60-watt incandescent light bulb. This ...

The Associated Press reports that the Phillips LED light bulb that won the government’s L Prize—a $10 million contest to replace the traditional incandescent bulb—will go on sale as of Earth Day with ...

What makes smart LEDs worth the upcharge over normal LEDs? Well, it depends on how much control and customization you want over the lighting in your home. These bulbs use Bluetooth to connect to your ...

We’ve seen that Philips’ dimmable 12.5W 800 lm LED bulb emits light in the same spherical pattern we’ve come to expect from incandescent bulbs. How does it do this? First off, let’s refer back to the ...

Smart lighting is one of the easiest ways to give your home a living-in-the-future vibe, especially when paired with a voice control system like Alexa, Siri or the Google Assistant. Once connected, ...

A revolutionary new lightbulb designed by Phillips, which recently won the U.S. Department of Energy’s L Prize, will finally be available for purchase in stores this weekend. The Phillips LED ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? I tried a few different options before I purchased the Philips ST19 Vintage Edison ...

Philips has just unveiled their 100W-equivalent LED bulb, the AmbientLED 23W. It won't be available until Fall 2012, and pricing has yet to be announced, but it's a big release for the company and one ...

LED bulbs are the way to go for a “smarter” smart home. While some bulbs and bulb kits may be a bit of an investment upfront, the cash you’ll save in the long run, combined with many of the great ...