The cheapest of Cree's LED bulbs costs less than $10, and they're all backed by a (rather uncustomary) 10-year warranty. Perhaps most importantly, though, Cree's LED bulbs are shaped just like an ...

Television-based web browsing, Facebook-integrated refrigerators, iPad-enabled potties—this multifunctionality craze is getting out of hand, often at the cost of a device’s performance. Samsung’s ...

LED or filament, three-way bulbs have a special base. While a normal Edison-base bulb has the threaded part as the neutral and a center contact for the live wire, a three-way bulb has an extra hot ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Generally, a 100-watt-equivalent LED light bulb is between 10 and 15 watts. 60-watt-equivalent LED bulbs are between 8 and 10 watts, and ...

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 ...

You might think light bulbs are a commodity, and to many, they are. Still, they’re not all alike. Some have smart home features, some are super efficient, some change color, and some even have Wi-Fi!

AS BOTH a personal-technology editor and a new homeowner, I spend a lot of time loitering in Best Buy and Home Depot. After overhearing countless customers’ questions and, occasionally, having ...