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IKEA Varmblixt
This IKEA donut lamp has invaded my dreams, and now I want nothing but to own 12 of them

By Lance Ulanoff Published

A popular IKEA desk lamp gets a major smart and color upgrade.

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A three-split image showing three new IKEA products including a speaker, a smart lamp, and an air quality sensor
The 5 best gadgets IKEA announced at CES 2026 – including a smart version of my favorite lamp

By Rowan Davies Published

CES 2026 The Varmblixt smart lamp was just the start - here are the 5 best things IKEA unveiled at CES 2026.

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Split image of Philips Hue Essential and Lifx Everyday smart light bulbs in concrete lamps
I love the new Philips Hue Essential smart bulbs, but how do the new Lifx Everyday lights compare?

By Cat Ellis Published

CES 2026 Lifx has followed in Hue's footsteps with a new line of cheap and very cheerful bulbs, but which ones should be brightening your home?

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IKEA Varmblixt smart lights
IKEA just revealed a new donut-shaped smart light – and it'll look sweet on your tables or walls

By Cat Ellis Published

CES 2026 The lights can be controlled using a remote, or connected to IKEA's Wi-Fi hub and linked to your smart home system.

CES 2026
Philips Hue lighting scene with and without Hue SpatialAware
The Philips Hue app can now customize lighting scenes so they suit the layout of your rooms

By Cat Ellis Published

Hue SpatialAware is a new augmented reality feature that considers the location of your bulbs and lamps when applying a scene.

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The new Govee Ceiling Light Ultra next to the Govee Floor Lamp 3
Govee unveils 3 new smart lights, plus a host of new features to help you create the perfect mood

By Rowan Davies Published

CES 2026 There are three new smart lights joining the Govee family, and they're looking to be serious Philips Hue competitors.

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Philips Hue Essential bulb next to Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance bulb, both on dimmest setting
Philips Hue Essential lights are spectacular value, but the originals outshine them in one key way

By Cat Ellis Published

Hue Essential bulbs are just as good as the originals in most situations, provided you don't need to dial the brightness right down.

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Philips Hue
There's a big Philips Hue sale at Best Buy from $11.99 — these are the smart bulb deals I recommend buying

By Paul Hatton Published

A big shout-out to the A19 3-pack, which are part of the big Philips Hue sale at Best Buy

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Are smart string lights for you? Here are my top tips to help you decide

By Cesci Angell Published

Get that lightbulb moment with my guide on what to look out for when choosing your smart string lights.

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Philips Hue Festavia lights in living room with text 'TechRadar Black Friday Deals'
Philips Hue lights crash to record-low Black Friday prices – save up to 54%

By Cat Ellis Published

If you've been waiting for the right time to stock up on Philips Hue bulbs, that moment is now.

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