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Edison Light Bulb, 1879, Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Thomas Edison used this carbon-filament bulb in the first public demonstration of his most famous invention—the light bulb, ...

The just-released Tradfri LED bulb E26 250 lumen isn’t Ikea’s first smart light bulb — far from it. As of this writing, Ikea sells at least ten different smart lights. Yet, the newest addition to the ...

A new crop of LED light bulbs wants to combine modern technology with old-school looks. Here's what to look for as you pick one out. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

Although tungsten-filament bulbs are the world’s most extensively used light source, they are inefficient and generate more heat than light. However, a new microscopic tungsten lattice created at the ...

Time has just about run out for the energy-wasting incandescent light bulb. Starting January 1, 2014, companies in the United States will no longer be able to manufacture or import standard 40-watt ...

Forget LED light bulbs... in the future, your lighting may be made from carbon. Columbia University researchers have built a light bulb chip that superheats graphene to produce illumination. While ...

WiZ recently made waves by jumping head-first into the home security market, but the smart lighting manufacturer is back in its wheelhouse with three new smart lights designed to set the mood both ...

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 ...

Electric light bulbs had been around for decades by the 1870s. Most demonstration systems used arc lamps, which seemed far too bright and burned much too hot for indoor household use. In 1878, Thomas ...

A light bulb is a device that produces light when powered by electricity. It's one of the most important inventions in history. Light bulbs help us see in the dark, work at night, and live more ...

Don’t want to pull out your smartphone, bark at Alexa, or yell “Hey Google” just to turn on all the Philips Hue lights in a room? Starting next month, you’ll be able to simply press the Philips Hue ...