Christopher NullFreelance Contributor, TechHive
Christopher Null is a veteran technology and business journalist. He contributes regularly to TechHive, PCWorld, and Wired, and operates the websites Drinkhacker and Film Racket. Disclosure: He also writes for Hewlett-Packad's marketing website TechBeacon.
Ledvance Lightify RGBW A19 review: Affordable smart lighting with a steep learning curve
You’ll find lots of form factors in the Ledvance Lightify collection, but getting the most out of them takes some effort.
LIFX Color 1000 review: One of the best smart bulbs gets brighter and better
This year’s model is smaller, lighter, and brighter than the original, but scheduling within its app remains a weak spot.
Sears vs Target: Which store operates the best connected-home showroom?
Two retail giants are making the most of their brick-and-mortar assets to help educate consumers about the latest smart-home trends.
6 smart LED bulbs tested: We name the best and brightest for lighting your connected home
Color-tunable lighting makes for a striking home environment, but the upfront investment can be substantial. We’ll help you pick the right bulb for your needs.
OORT SmartLED review: This is one dim bulb
This LED bulb's Bluetooth mesh network is a significant innovation, but the bulb itself leaves much to be desired.
iLumi Small A21 Smartbulb review: Easy to set up, but pricey
This bulb's reliance on Bluetooth has its pluses and minuses.
Philips Hue review: The pioneer in LED lighting is showing its age
Reliance on the ZigBee protocol can cause range issues, but no company has been in this space longer.
LIFX Edison A21 review: This is a bulky LED bulb, but it delivers the goods on all other counts
The Edison A21 won't fit in every fixture, but it's bright and it comes with a great control app.
Osram Lightify review: This white-only LED bulb is a solid value
You can tell this modern bulb was developed by an old-school manufacturer that doesn't have much experience developing apps.
Sengled Pulse review: You got your speaker in my lightbulb!
This LED bulb will have everyone at the party asking where the music is coming from.
Pocket vino: We review 5 apps for managing your wine cellar
Assembling a collection of fine wines can take decades, but the best library holds little value if you don't know which volumes it contains.
Cutting the final cord: How wireless power and wireless charging works
We routinely stream music and video through the air without wires. We’ll soon be able to do the same with electricity.
Onkyo LS-B50 sound bar review: An underwhelming home-theater effort
Don’t be fooled by its muscular appearance, this entry-level speaker system is a 98-pound weakling both in terms of features and performance.
How to optimize your home lighting design based on color temperature
Once you understand what color temperature is and why it matters, you can choose the right types of light bulbs to improve the quality of your life at home.
Polk Audio MagniFi Voice Optimizing Wireless Soundbar review: Why no HDMI?
Staying within a $400 budget shouldn't force you to sacrifice HDMI connectivity.