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 ...

Repenic, a rising name in smart home technology, today announced the launch of its latest Zigbee Dimmer Switch, designed to deliver smooth, flicker-free LED dimming for homes across the UK-especially ...

If you’re planning home electrical upgrades in 2026, you’ve likely noticed that LED dimmers and timers are no longer a one-size-fits-all category. Recent reports highlight a growing compatibility ...

Solid-state lighting (SSL) differs from conventional lighting in that it uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of filaments, plasma, or gases. Although still relatively early in its development, ...

TRIAC-dimmers were originally designed to dim incandescent filament lamps. The elimination of these lamp types increases the need for alternative dimming methods. The use of TRIAC-dimmers in ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. EXPONENTIAL GROWTH of LED lighting has ushered in a vast selection of integrated circuit devices to provide controlled ...

Lutron Caséta has added two new smart switches to its lineup. The switches are modeled on its existing non-smart “Diva” paddle switch style, giving its distinctive smart switch line a more traditional ...

NORFOLK — The lights were making Mary Frances Bellman miserable. Every night a few years ago, as she settled into bed at her West Ghent home, blindingly bright new street lights — recently converted ...