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 ...

As energy costs climb and smart home integration becomes standard, upgrading your home's lighting in 2026 requires more than just picking the first option you see. Recent market shifts have created a ...

I spent the last few months with nearly every room in my home lit up by Monster‘s gorgeous IlluminEssence lighting. As a result, I have no further use for ordinary bulbs. These aren’t the first LED ...