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The Philips Skylight attached to a home ceiling mimicking a blue sky
Philips launches new ceiling light that mimics natural sunlight

By Rowan Davies Published

Philips is launching an impressive ceiling light that mimics natural daylight, but it doesn't have smart home integration just yet.

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Split image of IKEA Ankarlägg light on a wall in a dark room, and by itself
IKEA's stick-up wireless light is a game changer for dark hallways and closets — and you can snag one now for only $4

By Cat Ellis Published

Light up dark corners with no wires and no effort

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Selection of Ninja cooking gadgets, plus a projector and some smart lights, against a football field background
The World Cup is about to kick off — here's my dream watch party setup

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Plus stellar speakers, smart lights to amp up the atmosphere, and catering gadgets that won't drag me away from the action.

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Two adults and a child are very happy that they have a Lepro STV1 lightstrip on their TV. The adult man and woman are waving their arms in the air
This TV backlight promises simple setup and AI extras for a lot less than Philips Hue — and without an HDMI box

By Carrie Marshall Published

Lepro's STV1 lightstrip promises more immersive entertainment without expensive hardware thanks to its camera-based setup and AI enhancements

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A room lit in multiple colors from various Philips Smart Lighting products, with the TV lightstrip mirroring the on-screen colors
Philips has a new cheaper HDMI sync box for immersive TV — but it's not Hue

By Carrie Marshall Published

The new Philips Smart Lighting sync box works with your TV to mirror the on-screen colors in your smart lights, and it's a lot less than you'd pay for the Hue version.

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Govee Outdoor Solar String Lights on a fence and on a pergola in a very nice and expensive looking back yard
Govee's first solar lights are a classy option for outdoor spaces

By Carrie Marshall Published

Govee's first solar lighting product is a smart string light designed to be great outdoors

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The Philips Hue Sports Live feature
I'm looking forward to using Philips Hue Sports Live during the World Cup

By David Nield Published

Signify is giving its Philips Hue smart lights a special Sports Live feature for the duration of the World Cup 2026.

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IKEA Varmblixt lamp illuminated green, on table
IKEA's Varmblixt lamp is stunning, but its app connectivity needs work

By Cat Ellis Published

This lamp is guaranteed to grab guests' attention, but if you're new to smart home tech, you may prefer to skip the app and use its remote control instead.

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Collection of oak wood, green, and chrome IKEA furniture and homewares in a living room
IKEA just unveiled a stylish inflatable chair — here's how to style it

By Cat Ellis Published

Use neutral oak furniture and soft lighting to make this striking chair the star, and pick out its colors with splashes of green and chrome.

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IKEA Varmblixt lamp illuminated blue, mounted on wall
I installed this groovy IKEA smart lamp, and it's a guaranteed conversation-starter

By Cat Ellis Published

The IKEA Varmblixt is a color-shifting light that can be fitted on a wall or placed on a table, and will grab the attention of your friends when they visit.

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