We love the design, but the daylight version of Cree's 4Flow LED puts out less light than the competition. Ry Crist Former Senior Editor / Reviews - Labs Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist ...

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 ...

There are quite a few moving parts to consider when designing a space. You want to pick the perfect color palette punctuated by all the right textures and prints, incorporate furniture that fuses ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When designing a home, overlooking the seemingly unimportant details is a big no-no. One such detail is a ...

Buying a light bulb these days feels more like curating a vibe, and the key to that vibe is its color temperature — which is measured on the Kelvin (K) scale. While things often come down to personal ...

Ever since the electric light bulb was conceived in the early 1800s, inventors have sought to improve on its design to provide greater light output, better power efficiency, and increased longevity.

The color temperature of a light, measured in kelvins, is its most noticeable characteristic. A candle, at 1900 K, appears orange. Daylight, at 5500 K, is much whiter and bluer. A 5500-K bulb, however ...