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Yesterday, a federal ban on production of 40- and 60-watt incandescent bulbs went into effect, forcing consumers to switch to more efficient (if less aesthetically pleasing) bulbs, like LEDs and CFLs.

The bulb will be available at stores in early December for between $40 and $50. Offering warm, even light, it appears a real contender for nudging out the beloved incandescent bulb. Martin LaMonica is ...

Boasting a 20 year lifespan and consuming only 10 watts, Philips’ LED light bulb is finally coming to market. Boasting a 20 year lifespan and consuming only 10 watts, Philips’ LED light bulb is ...

If you’re like me and you consistently forget to turn off your lights, only to remember them when you’re cozy in bed, then you might benefit from upgrading to smart bulbs. Smart bulbs are a great ...

Figure it out yet? Any idea what's going on in the above image? Here's a hint: that's a Philips LED bulb in action. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share ...

The marketplace for more-or-less normal-looking LED light bulbs became just a little more crowded yesterday, when Philips announced the dimmable 75-watt equivalent version of its SlimStyle bulb. With ...

Related: Philips unveils innovative $10 pancake-shaped SlimStyle LED light bulb The new Philips LED is not only a bargain at the cash register, but it will pay off in additional savings over the ...

We’ve seen that Philips’ dimmable 12.5W 800 lm LED bulb emits light in the same spherical pattern we’ve come to expect from incandescent bulbs. How does it do this? First off, let’s refer back to the ...

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Philips has announced that it will be launching the most energy-efficient, high performance light bulb ever made – the award-winning L Prize LED Bulb in stores on April 22, 2012, just in time for ...

This story is part of a special series that explores energy issues. For more, visit The Great Energy Challenge. With a device that resembles a segmented lemon, but glows like an ordinary living room ...