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 ...

For a very, very long time light bulbs sucked on purpose. Not only were they absolute gluttons of energy consumption, they were designed to not last too long to keep consumers buying more of them.

Once upon a time, buying a lightbulb meant choosing an incandescent one of between 25 and 100 watts, depending on how bright you wanted the light to be and the fixture you were putting it in. You ...

Smart light bulbs abound, letting you replace your standard incandescent bulbs with a variety of connected solutions that support phone and voice control. Back when we first started reviewing ...

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If you’re an existing Ring user and you’re looking to turn some of your outdoor bulbs into smart ones, the Ring PAR38 Smart LED Bulb is an enticing choice. Amazon-owned Ring is spreading its wings ...

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 ...