The ambience of our homes is so important, but it’s easy to forget about our outdoor spaces, leaving them as an afterthought. However, entertaining and dining alfresco is one of the best things about ...

From professionally installed luxury designs to DIY solar-powered products, the outdoor smart lighting world has exploded in the past few years. With the touch of a button or the sound of your voice, ...

Govee has showcased a range of new smart lighting products at the ongoing IFA 2025 trade show in Berlin. Among the bunch, the most exciting devices include the Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro and Govee ...

Permanent outdoor lighting can absolutely transition a bland space into an exciting one. Govee recently released its new Smart Outdoor Wall Light which offers 1500 lumens of brightness, plenty of ...

If you want to elevate your patio in 2025, the outdoor lighting trend experts agree will dominate is smart, color-changing LED systems combined with energy-efficient technology. These flexible ...

Houzz, a platform for home remodeling and design, recently released its 2017 Landscape Trends Study. The study, which provides insight into the latest outdoor home renovation trends and homeowner lawn ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

On the surface, smart lighting systems might seem like a superficial upgrade. Is it that hard to flip a light switch? But coming to grips with the full breadth of benefits they provide can be ...

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