Here’s a bright idea: GE is marrying the ordinary light bulb, the company’s oldest business area, with the Internet of Things, the company’s newest, to rethink the most basic of products in your home.

Reps for General Electric’s largest union say that many jobs will be lost as a result of its announced three-way split. But some observers reading between the lines worry what—or who—the casualties of ...

They aren't smart, but they do have a couple of extra tricks up their sleeve. Here's what you need to know before buying in. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based ...

General Electric is saying goodbye to the light bulb. The conglomerate is shedding a struggling business founded by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. After years of failing to find a buyer, GE ...

GE traces its roots back to Thomas Edison, the inventor of the first practical, long-lasting light bulb in 1879. One hundred and forty years later, his company appears to be having trouble ...

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 ...

Amazon Prime Day is a perfect opportunity to replace your current light bulbs with GE Sync or LED bulbs on a budget. By Stan Horaczek Published Oct 7, 2025 4:04 AM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. GE doesn’t ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Consumers searching for the latest hybrid can soon look beyond their local car dealership. Starting in 2011, GE Lighting brings hybrid technology to the lighting aisle in ...

You'll be able to flip the light bulb on and off using the free Wink application for iOS and Android. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better ...