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 ...

Looking to upgrade that old incandescent? Here are our favorite ways to replace a burnt-out bulb, from smart to simple and everything in between. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a ...

I’ve been playing around with various LED smart lights for over a decade. The first set of household bulb replacements that I really got into was a Philips Hue kit I bought in 2012. It was pretty cool ...

If you’re looking to dip your toes into the smart home world, smart light bulbs are a wonderful place to start. Not only are they affordable, but even folks with limited DIY experience can get them up ...

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 ...

My house is Alexa-enhanced, with Amazon Echos, Echo Dots, and an Echo Tap scattered throughout. When I saw the second-generation Echo redesign for the first time, I was pretty underwhelmed by its ...

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.

You have a lot of options available when it comes to your car lights. Understanding the different lights that are available, and how they improve visibility or design, is important as you choose the ...