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 ...

The color-changing Hue bulbs in your living room are about to get a lot more useful, with the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box enabling just about any media source to get its own "surround light" show.

When setting up a home theater, it’s essential to consider every aspect of entertainment. Of course, you’ll need a great TV, a speaker system with impressive sound, and a way to stream your favorite ...

Thinking about upgrading to color-changing smart lighting, but unsure of how you'd put it to use? We've got a couple of suggestions. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

If you want pulsing lights that sync with your TV screen while you’re watching videos or playing games, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is currently the best way to make it happen. Not everyone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Give your gaming some ambiance by syncing your smart lights. If you're got smart lights set up at home, then you've probably ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. Philips is well known as a TV and lighting brand, and its ...