Yesterday, a federal ban on production of 40- and 60-watt incandescent bulbs went into effect, forcing consumers to switch to more efficient (if less aesthetically pleasing) bulbs, like LEDs and CFLs.

In the world of consumer LED lighting, it seems there is always a new development. I recently had a chance to chat with Todd Manegold – Head of Product Marketing, LED Lamps for Philips to find out ...

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The marketplace for more-or-less normal-looking LED light bulbs became just a little more crowded yesterday, when Philips announced the dimmable 75-watt equivalent version of its SlimStyle bulb. With ...

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 ...

Light bulbs are simple: they turn on and off when you flip the switch. Maybe that's enough to keep you happy. But if you're looking to add a little flair to this century-old gambit, check out the line ...

Philips will begin selling its high-tech Hue LED light bulbs exclusively in Apple stores from tomorrow. Hue light bulbs are fully customizable, and offer up a choice of 16 million colors by combining ...

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 turn your house into a smart home? Swapping out your dumb bulbs with smart ones is the easiest way to start. Many smart bulbs can be screwed into existing light sockets, and they can be ...

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 ...

Posting a slight year-on-year decrease in its latest quarterly sales, Philips Lighting says that LED-based products jumped 14 per cent at the same time and now account for 63 per cent of company ...