So You’re Underwater: Why Do You See That Circle of Light Above You?
Have you ever sat on the bottom of a swimming pool and pondered your watery ceiling? Most of the surface is a sheet of light blue, and you can’t see …
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Lifx Beam Review (2024): The Lifx Beam Isn’t New, but It’s Super Fun
Once that’s recognized, you can start playing around with colors! Like most smart lights, there are plenty of options for various shades of white and bright colors, and tons of …
Lux vs. Lumens and Explaining Other Lighting Gear Terms as You Shop (2024)
Planning your lighting for a photo or video shoot can be complicated, and the terminology used to measure light in lighting equipment can make things even more confusing. When shopping …
Smartphones May Affect Sleep—but Not Because of Blue Light
Kids are more sensitive to blue light, so any potential impact could hit them harder, but another clue that blue light may not be the issue is the differing impact …
How LED Face Masks and Red Light Therapy Work to Reverse Wrinkles (2024)
Topical retinoids, like over-the-counter retinol and prescription tretinoin, can also treat wrinkles and texture by slowing the breakdown of collagen and increasing skin cell turnover. Both retinol and LEDs typically …
Can You View a Round Solar Eclipse Through a Square Hole?
If you live in the US and missed the last total solar eclipse in 2017, good news! You’re about to get another chance. There will be a total solar eclipse …
5 Best Smart Christmas Lights (2023): String Lights, Garlands, Outdoor Lights
Sick of climbing that ladder every year to put your lights up? Consider a permanent set of smart lights. This weatherproof model from Govee scores an IP67 rating (IP65 for …
How to Deter Thieves and Improve Your Smart Home Security
Some of our favorite security cameras also come equipped with floodlights. The Arlo Floodlight Outdoor Security Camera ($215) goes up to 3,000 lumens, enough to illuminate a driveway or garden, …
Eve’s Motion Sensor Finally Made My Home Feel ‘Smart’
My progress toward a truly “smart” home has been painfully slow. I’m sick of unreliable voice commands, flaky smart switches, and poorly designed apps. Where’s the seamless experience that was …
15 Best Smart Home Lighting (2023): Decorative Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps
There are tons of smart ambient lighting panels. Here are a few we also like. Twinkly Dots for $100: You can stick these strings of LED dots around frames and …