They aren't smart, but they do have a couple of extra tricks up their sleeve. Here's what you need to know before buying in. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based ...

Amazon Prime Day is a perfect opportunity to replace your current light bulbs with GE Sync or LED bulbs on a budget. By Stan Horaczek Published Oct 7, 2025 4:04 AM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

GE announced its first connected LEDs designed for sleep and everyday illumination—called C by GE—that can be controlled without using a smart hub. GE Lighting is also launching its first e-commerce ...

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 ...

GE looks to the past to build the most beautiful modern LED bulbs on the market. The typical LED light bulb is hardly a piece of art. Loaded up with electronics, they usually feature a big, industrial ...

Modern technology can be a blessing and a curse. As useful as our electronic devices may be, many of them have screens that emit blue light, which interferes with the body’s production sleep hormones.

What do jet engines and LED light bulbs have in common? They both can overheat without proper cooling mechanisms. But while jet engines are highly effective at staying cool, LED technology is still in ...

GE’s connected LED bulb can’t change colors like some other LEDs, but it’s relatively inexpensive and delivers all kinds of smart features when used in conjunction with a ZigBee hub. Update, ...

With many countries planning or having already implemented the phase out of incandescent bulbs, lighting company GE has unveiled a 40W equivalent Energy Smart LED bulb that consumes 9W, hence ...

If you're the sort of person who gets worked up about what goes in your light fixtures, listen up. Starting today, GE is phasing out production of compact fluorescent light bulbs — yeah, those curly ...

In 2008, Brendan Koerner wrote on Slate, “I’m constantly being told that the simplest way to improve my green cred is to start using compact fluorescent lights.” Back then it was true. CFLs were the ...

is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Someday soon, your home will probably be lit by the glow of LED light bulbs. The transition is ...