LED light wands, or light sticks, provide an effective (and relatively affordable) alternative to a photographer’s flashgun or a videomaker’s stand-mounted lamp. You don’t need to sync a light wand ...

Williams won the final stage of the 2024 Tour Down Under and with it the ochre jersey (Image credit: Getty Images) While Australians have often come out on top at the Tour Down Under, it was a ...

Compact ultrabooks typically weigh 3 lbs or less, with the lightest models under 2 lbs (1 kilo), while powerful work and gaming laptops weigh 5+ lbs. In between, you’ll find a multitude of all-around ...

Investing in a sunscreen for your face is one of the best ways to protect your skin. No matter the weather, you still need to wear adequate protection year-round to help prevent sun damage and ...

Protective filters can serve other purposes too. Some are simply clear pieces of glass that have no other function, but you can also get a UV filter, which is designed to block out unwanted ...

Blue light is the visible light at the blue end of the spectrum. Although not as energetic as ultraviolet (UV) light, there is concern that high doses of blue light may cause more cellular damage than ...

There’s clearly the skeleton of a good action-RPG hidden somewhere in this incredibly challenging co-op roguelite, but it’s currently buried deeper than the sun can see under sloppy combat ...

The bed-in-a-box section of the mattress market is wildly diverse these days, but as a mattress reviewer, one of the most frequent questions I'm asked is, "So what's the deal with Purple?" ...

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The winners of the fourth Life in Another Light photo contest have been announced, showcasing unique views captured with infrared photography. The Biennial contest is hosted by Kolari Vision, a ...