Watts measure energy consumption, not brightness. In traditional incandescent bulbs, higher watts meant brighter lights because those bulbs produced more light by consuming more power. But with modern ...

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's a lot to like about this low-cost LED light bulb -- but how good is it on dimmer switches? Ry Crist Former Senior Editor / Reviews - Labs Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a ...

Once upon a time, buying a lightbulb meant choosing an incandescent one of between 25 and 100 watts, depending on how bright you wanted the light to be and the fixture you were putting it in. You ...

Lanterns can be an essential tool for campers, nighttime runners and others, ensuring they have a consistent light source.

If you’re shopping for a flashlight, you may think looking at how many lumens it puts out is the best way to determine quality or usefulness. It’s an understandable assumption, but that number in ...