I've been replacing all the old bulbs (CFL and incandescent) with LED bulbs. They have become very affordable in recent months, and most are rated to last about 20 years (but read Steampunk Banana's excellent post about why this claim is dubious). TCP is selling a six-pack of 65 Watt equivalent flood light LED bulbs for $(removed) on Amazon. (Dimmable bulbs are available too, for $(removed) a bulb).
A little over two weeks ago, writer Tom Scocca published a story on LED light bulbs for New York Magazine that went surprisingly viral (previous BoingBoing coverage here). Apparently, a… READ THE REST
If you buy an LED screw bulb, already the default on many store shelves, it will likely be a piece of junk presenting a low color spectrum and inferior longevity.… READ THE REST
When I was the Editorial Director of Make: and covered a few steampunk and cosplay events, I was shocked to discover that many cosplayers were hacking apart electronic toys to… READ THE REST
TL;DR: Cyber Monday continues for us! You can now get an Apple TV HD 4th Gen, along with a refurbished Siri Remote, for just $69.97. It's the perfect way to upgrade… READ THE REST
TL;DR: As the cold weather intensifies, you'll want to be prepared for those bone-chilling temperatures. Don't sleep on this Extended Cyber Monday price drop because the Helios Paffuto Heated Unisex Vest with… READ THE REST
TL;DR: Learn Latin American Spanish with this lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone for only $95.99 (Reg. $299) and save $203 with code SAVENOW at checkout. Spanish is one of the most spoken and popular languages… READ THE REST
