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IKEA home office trends for 2026: freshen up your workspace with sage green and crisp white — from just $5
IKEA's latest collection of office accessories, lighting, and furniture will bring a breath of spring to your working day.
The best smart switch 2026: buttons and dimmers for all your smart home devices
Updated Our roundup of expert-tested smart switches to give you maximum control over your smart home tech.
The best smart lights 2026: light up your life with smart bulbs and lamps
Updated We've tested the best smart light bulbs and light panels from all the big brands including Philips Hue and Nanoleaf.
IKEA lighting trends for 2026: give your home a lift with lamps and smart lights from just $3
Bold and beautiful lighting to give your space the ultimate glow-up.
I love the new Philips Hue Essential smart bulbs, but how do the new Lifx Everyday lights compare?
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?
IKEA just revealed a new donut-shaped smart light – and it'll look sweet on your tables or walls
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.
The Philips Hue app can now customize lighting scenes so they suit the layout of your rooms
Hue SpatialAware is a new augmented reality feature that considers the location of your bulbs and lamps when applying a scene.
Philips Hue Essential lights are spectacular value, but the originals outshine them in one key way
Hue Essential bulbs are just as good as the originals in most situations, provided you don't need to dial the brightness right down.
