Within a the last two decades, lighting has very rapidly moved from Thomas Edison's highly controlled burning to semiconductor-based illumination. The logical next step after our lights became ...

There are three new smart lights joining the Govee family, and they're looking to be serious Philips Hue competitors.

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 ...

We love the Philips Hue LightStrip Plus, but $90 is a lot of money to spend on an LED light strip. If you’re not already invested in Philips Hue smart lighting products, we’ve got a solid alternative ...

Limited range and a clunky mobile interface make Hue a tough sell amidst growing competition. Philips was a pioneer in color-tuning light bulbs; but being a first mover, the brand is already starting ...

The heatwave is over (thank goodness) and the cooler Autumn months are finally here. For me, there is simply nothing better than a cosy evening spent indoors when it's cold outside. Whether I'm ...

Philips has achieved no small measure of success with its Hue LED lighting system, which is controlled by Philips’ own Wi-Fi bridge and can be integrated into other connected-home systems, such as the ...

These string lights add voice control, effects and light-sync features to your Christmas tree, and sync seamlessly with other Philips Hue products. Justin Eastzer CNET Perspectives Contributor Justin ...

We’ve written pretty extensively in the past about Philips’ multicolored Wi-Fi/Zigbee Light Link Hue LED bulbs, including most recently posting a chat with the lead designer of the Philips Hue system, ...

Back in the day, glow sticks were the best Halloween accessory. You could toss them in your jack-o’-lantern to give it a sickly green tinge or use it as a somewhat ...

When setting up a home theater, it’s essential to consider every aspect of entertainment. Of course, you’ll need a great TV, a speaker system with impressive sound, and a way to stream your favorite ...

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