For a very, very long time light bulbs sucked on purpose. Not only were they absolute gluttons of energy consumption, they were designed to not last too long to keep consumers buying more of them.

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It wasn't long ago that $20 was a steal for a dumb 100W-replacement LED with no smarts whatsoever. Let’s start with the bulb. Available in late July, it’s called the Philips Hue White A21 LED, and it ...

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. You’ll find all sorts of light bulbs in your local lighting aisle, ...