The Ioniq 5 is going to be revealed on February 23, but before then, we get this teaser. Its a photo and quick video showing the Ioniq 5s interior. Hyundai reveals a few things about the car to us, as well.

Ioniq (Hyundais new pure-EV brand) stresses the openness of the cabin. Since its built on a dedicated electric car platform Hyundais E-GMP platform the Ioniq 5 can have a flat floor and more interior space than a traditional combustion engine vehicle. Apparently, you can enter and exit the cabin on either side and simply slide over to whichever side you want. The flat floor and sliding center console allow this easy access. Ioniq calls this center console the Universal Island, and says its a fundamental rethink of the conventional center console. Well be interested to see it all in action.

Ioniq has a mini comfort addition to traditional front seats, too. There are leg rests for the driver and passenger seats that can be put up (video below) while the vehicle is being charged, so you can relax and recline while the juice flows in.

The seats themselves are made using sustainable materials, too. Hyundai says its using eco-processed leather that is dyed and then treated with plant oil extractions from flaxseed. Sugar cane bio components, wool, poly yarns and recycled plastic water bottles are the sources for other interior materials Hyundai doesnt specify which, but says other soft furnishings use these materials. The hard materials like the dashboard, switches, steering wheel and door panels are coated in a polyurethane bio paint that is composed of oils from flowers and corn.

There will be a virtual world premiere happening in just a weeks time, so circle back to see what the full production car and interior looks like next Tuesday.

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Lexus is literally putting gamers in the driving seat with its newest Gamers IS concept. Based on a standard 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport, Gamers IS is the first vehicle designed by and for the Twitch community, said Lexus, and the video streaming platforms 15 million daily active users were responsible for voting on the vehicles modifications.

The Twitch community dives headfirst into their passion of gaming, just as we did in designing the new 2021 Lexus IS as a pure expression of a sports sedan, said Vinay Shabani, vice president of marketing at Lexus. We asked for their help designing their dream gaming space, and they answered in spades.

The Lexus Gamers IS has a custom-built gaming PC with an MSI Gaming GeForce GPU and AMD CPU hiding under the trunk. The PC has a custom-built housing with programmable RGB LED lighting, automated RGB lasers, and a fog machine installed for maximum reveal effect, said Lexus.

Similar to Samsungs Digital Cockpit and Harmans Live Interactive Virtual Experience (L.I.V.E.) vehicle platforms, Lexus Gamers IS has a high-definition curved monitor as chosen by nearly two-thirds or 64-percent of Twitch respondents. The in-car video and gaming platform has a retractable keyboard and mouse, including a bespoke 3D printed game controller with a metallic space gray finish and dark teal neon accents.

Lexus has effectively leaned into the community and connectivity that define Twitch, said Walker Jacobs, Chief Revenue Officer at Twitch. Our viewers crave being a part of the action, and through this collaboration, we were able to create a truly immersive experience that celebrates their passion for gaming.

This latest partnership between Lexus and Twitch is part of the formers All In campaign for the 2021 Lexus IS. Outside, Gamers IS has a custom Infiltrate vinyl wrap as chosen by 48-percent of voters. Meanwhile, 55-percent of Twitch voters chose the Neon Tokyo style interior theme, designed to give off the effect of driving under the lights of downtown Tokyo at night in a light rain, said Lexus.

The ceiling has a clear layer of acrylic with embedded raindrops backlit by programmable RGB lights. There are LED panels behind the rear seats that project an animated backdrop on the rear windows, while Smart Tint dims the cabin during intense gameplay. When the going gets rough, theres a six-drink center console filled with the gamer communitys fuel of choice: Coffee drinks!

This one-of-a-kind Lexus IS is custom built by the fabrication experts at SCPS. The entire build took five months to complete and required the mastery of no less than twenty concept artists, designers, 3d modelers, fabricators, upholsterers, and computer technicians, to name just a few.

The unveiling of Gamers IS coincides with the arrival of the extensively-reengineered 2021 Lexus IS at showrooms last fall. The newest IS 350 F Sport has a 311-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine. The RWD variant has an eight-speed automatic, while AWD versions have a six-speed auto gearbox.

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Terrafugia Inc. announced this week that it reached a milestone in its road to bringing the Transition roadable aircraft to market. The FAA granted Terrafugia a FAA Special Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) airworthiness certificate for the Transition aircraft. The flying car is a combination of two-seat aircraft and an automobile designed to meet both the FAA and NHTSAs safety standards.

The vehicle granted the LSA certificate is now legal for flight and represents the Transition roadable aircrafts initial version. Initially, Terrafugia will build and sell a version of the Transition that is dubbed a flight-only model.

The company promises to continue to evolve the driving portion of the aircraft design to be legal in the sky and on local roads in 2022. While the company isnt exactly clear, the understanding is that the flight-only version sold initially will be capable of driving on the highways and only needs to clear other regulatory hurdles for that to happen.

Terrafugia VP and GM Kevin Colburn says the company had an extremely challenging pandemic year. Still, the vehicle was able to complete 80 days of flight testing while the company delivered 150 technical documents to pass an FAA audit.

The Transition aircraft features enhanced safety capability and the latest avionics. Its powered by a 100 horsepower Rotax 912iS Sport fuel-injected engine able to operate for 2000 hours between overhauls. It has a flight speed of 100 mph and can run on both premium gasoline or 100LL aviation fuel. The aircrafts standard features include a Dynon Skyview avionics package, BRS airframe parachute, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, a rigid carbon fiber safety cage, and folding wings allowing storage in a single-car garage.

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TEWKSBURY The Heath Brook Elementary School on Shawsheen Street was another beneficiary of the Green Committees work to secure grants for energy improvements in the community.

Tewksburys Green Committee was able to secure a 2020 grant to upgrade the lighting at the Heath Brook to LED fixtures and bulbs, a move that will net the town an annual savings of $12,050 and provide a 6.29 year payback.

The project, submitted by Town Planner Anna McGinty, also qualified for National Grid incentives which totaled $26,125. The towns total outlay for the project was $5,000.

McGinty said that projects such as the Heath Brook LED project are attractive to the state because it is looking for opportunities to get the maximum amount of savings for energy improvements for communities. The project, a coordination between the Tewksbury School Department, the town, and Guardian Energy Management Solutions, was started in November of 2020 and completed in December of 2020.

McGinty and the Green Committee are constantly evaluating and prioritizing projects to be funded by grant opportunities and strive to be ready for any incentives that the Commonwealth may offer.

The town expects to see a 67 percent reduction in electricity usage from that building, said McGinty, noting that the improved quality of lighting for the elementary school staff and students is an added bonus.

The new fixtures have a longer life span, reducing maintenance and capital costs. According to project documents, the entire project cost was $99,507. Factoring in the utility incentive and the town contribution, the final cost was $68,382 which will be reimbursed to the town by the state.

McGinty explained that for Green Communities grants, once a project is approved, the Commonwealth provides the first 25 percent of the grant up front, then the town pays for the rest of the project, submitting for a 50 percent reimbursement, and then receiving the last

25 percent reimbursement once the project has been approved as completed.

Proof of completion includes inspections and photographs submitted to the state, along with a project report.

Other town buildings that have benefitted from interior LED lighting retrofits include the police station, the DPW, the North Street fire station, the food pantry, the Ryan school, the high school, and the senior center.

The town has participated in Green Community grant projects since receiving its designation in 2011 and has upgraded indoor and outdoor lighting and heating systems along with weatherization and other energy control measures consistently each year.

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Valentines Day is typically a lucrative day for restaurants. For diners, theres a last-minute panic to snag a reservation, choosing between expensive prix fixe menus and wine pairings. On the hospitality side, SF restaurants say they get an influx of new customers, many willing to pay the price for a special occasion. Though the city is slowly and cautiously reopening its outdoor patrons, its still a heart wrench to lose indoor wining and dining on this particular holiday especially when the forecast looks like rain.

Some restaurants are reopening just in time for this holiday weekend. Foreign Cinema, that bohemian enclave in the Mission, is a cinematic destination for Valentines Day, serving seafood towers to guests under the twinkling lights. Its a huge day, says chef and co-owner Gayle Pirie. And historically speaking, its been an incredible day Were sold out every year. Its the linens, the candles, the stars, the lights its special.

Foreign Cinema has been hibernating since December 6, when the city went into its second full lockdown. Even though the city allowed outdoor dining again on January 28, the restaurant waited longer. Pirie says reopening a restaurant isnt as simple as flipping a switch after sending staff home and unplugging fridges. Theyve spent the past two weeks cleaning and prepping the restaurant, just to hit this holiday.

Restaurants that rely on indoor experiences are going to face the biggest challenges. Chapeau is a neighborhood bistro of the Inner Richmond, which has been charming regulars with prix fixe filet mignon and escargot for nearly 25 years. For Valentines Day, chef Philippe Gardelle usually spaces out the tables, fills the room with flowers and balloons, and puts out an over-the-top four-course menu.

He says they usually do 120 covers, but this year, hes hoping for 80 covers at best in the restaurants outdoor parklet, and maybe an additional 20 takeout boxes for two. Those are priced down for diminishing returns: The indoor menu is usually $120, the outdoor menu is now $100, and the takeout boxes are $75 per person. People are eating outside, so its less comfortable, says Gardelle, clearly missing his cozy dining room.

Outdoor dining limits restaurants to a fraction of their usual tables. Even Foreign Cinema, with its back patio, is using maybe a fifth of its huge combined space. Chapeau is lucky to have a parklet in the avenues where the streets are wide and quiet, but its down to less than half of its usual tables.

Niku and Omakase, the Japanese-American luxury wagyu and sushi spots in the Design District, have a particularly dramatic reduction. Owner Kash Feng says Niku is only putting five or six very coveted tables out front, which means that maybe 20 people will get to sit down for wagyu this Valentines Day. Ive been getting a lot of texts, says Feng. And of course, some restaurants cant offer outdoor dining whatsoever. Without the full experience of its namesake omakase counter, Omakase is going to straight takeout only.

Timing is another limitation. Laurie Thomas, the executive director of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA), points out that a two-hour time limit for diners is in effect, and the citys curfew is still in place at 10 p.m., which means the latest restaurants can seat diners in parklets would be 8 p.m. Niku says its usual wagyu tasting menu took about three and a half hours, and Chapeau says its prix fixe was two and a half hours, so for those kinds of multicourse menus, theres no more lingering over a bottle of wine, and meals are getting cut short at the end of the night.

Chapeau is doing an early seating in the afternoon to try to compensate. Foreign Cinema has abandoned its five-course menu altogether. With curfew and time restrictions and public safety, were just doing a beautiful a la carte menu, says Pirie. Its a Sunday night. Theres a curfew. Were not going to stress.

And if fewer tables and tighter timing werent enough, the prospect of rain is freaking everyone out. Even if parklets are covered, they are required to be open at the sides, leaving thin-skinned Californians susceptible to the elements. Well see how it goes, but were dreading the rain, says Thomas, who is worrying over canceled reservations at her restaurant Terzo. And even Foreign Cinema, protected between buildings at the center of a city block, wont withstand real rain. We have some covering, but if it rains [this weekend], were screwed, says Pirie. She describes an hour-by-hour guessing game that will ensue. Is it sprinkles? Is it the Pineapple Express? If it sprinkles from five to eight, and it pours at 10, well be all right.

In terms of wine sales, Valentines is also an important night for restaurants. Sommelier Chris Gaither previously worked at the French Laundry, Spruce, and Gary Danko, fine dining destinations that roll out even more courses, caviar, and bubbles for the holiday. He says that Valentines is a high-volume night with solidly good wine sales, with couples maybe more likely to splurge on the pairings or a slightly nicer bottle. But there are other nights that would have been better, he says, given how many first-time customers might be sitting down, with a little less comfort chatting through the wine list. There were other days with higher wine sales, and those are just at random.

Now, as the co-owner of Ungrafted wine bar and bottle shop in the Dogpatch, Gaither has seen firsthand how the pandemic has upended wine sales. Last year, he says Ungrafted was balancing its sales at approximately 80 percent dining and 20 percent retail. This Valentines Day, those numbers have completely flipped. Even with charcuterie and steak frites for outdoor dining, theyre expecting 70 to 80 percent of their holiday sales to come from the shop. Ungrafted sold out of Champagne on New Years Eve, and he notes that both Spruce and Gary Danko have opened up their cellars and are attempting to sell a few bottles.

But even if wine shops, butcher shops, chocolate shops, and neighborhood bakeries are potentially seeing a slight uptick this year, the reality is that Ungrafted, like many other food businesses, is struggling to plan and coordinate staffing. It cut back to four employees, two in the front and two in the back. There are more people leaving this industry now than ever before, and we need good people to work in this industry, says Gaither. And I can say this as a Black man this industry is adversely affecting BIPOC people, and its driving a lot of people that would be amazing in this industry away.

So for diners who have their hearts set on just one small piece of normalcy, to sit down to a nice dinner with a nice glass of wine this Valentines Day, unfortunately, this is still not a normal time for restaurants. Outdoor dining reservations are going to get snapped up. Takeout specials will sell out fast. Restaurants are just reawakening from a long, cold winter, and facing so many limitations, and operating with a skeleton crew. We are doing our best; please just be patient, says Thomas from the GGRA.

Gardelle says that going into his 25th year of business, Chapeau has endured downturns before, following the 9/11 attacks and the 2008 stock-market crash, but losing all of the holidays has been terrible. We know how to survive. But its been very, very difficult. The second [surge] was terrible. It was very, very bad. Still, the French chef still has a touch of the hopeless romantic in him. It is what it is. If we all comply, in a year, it will be just a souvenir just a memory.

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The stormy winter weather isnt over just yet.

Much of Massachusetts should see some light snowfall and freezing rainfall over the weekend as a light winter storm moves in, according to the National Weather Service.

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for nearly the entire state, excluding the Berkshires. Minor snow accumulations are possible Saturday night into Sunday. Forecasters arent expecting much more than an inch or 2 across interior Massachusetts, with mainly an inch or less predicted elsewhere.

Less than an inch of snow is forecast on the Cape and Islands, and up to 2 inches could fall in Boston, Worcester, Springfield and the Berkshires, the weather service said.

Snowfall is expected to change over to light freezing rainfall or sleet by Sunday, mainly across northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, where milder air should develop south of the Massachusetts Turnpike, according to the agency.

Icing, along with sleet and freezing rain, may be a concern late Saturday in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Another storm system may hit southern New England late Monday into Tuesday, bringing several inches of snow as well as mixed precipitation and ice to Massachusetts, though the forecast is subject to change more than 72 hours out.

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Light mixed precipitation is expected in Portland and Southwest Washington through Sunday afternoon. The gorge will still have snow and freezing rain.

PORTLAND, Ore. After a couple of nights of snow and freezing rain in the Portland metro area, Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington, it looks like the region is in for a calmer Saturday night, although light mixed precipitation is still expected. The Columbia River Gorge will still get significant snowfall through the weekend.

KGW chief meteorologist Matt Zaffino said 7-14 inches of snow has blanketed parts of the North Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington since Thursday. In Marion and Clackamas counties, there's been an inch of snow accumulation or more. Mount Hood Meadows has gotten at least 33 inches of snow and counting since the storm began.

The snow and ice mix has caused slick roads and downed trees and power lines throughout the metro area. Interstate 84 in the gorge is closed between Troutdale and Hood River and TriMet has limited bus and MAX service. People should stay home and avoid driving if possible.

Hundreds of thousands of customers are without power across the metro area. As of 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Portland General Electric reported more nearly 200,000 customers without power from Portland down through Marion County. Check for updates in your area

Gov. Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency in nine counties due to the power outages, disruptions to transportation and downed trees and power lines.

Portland metro area

Portland and surrounding areas have received between 7 and 14 inches of snow since Thursday night, chief meteorologist Matt Zaffino reported. People should stay home and avoid driving if possible. Check the latest traffic updates.

The metro area is now under a Winter Weather Advisory through noon Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said there will be mixed precipitation, although not a lot of it. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or less are projected, and potentially ice accumulations of one-tenth of an inch or less.

Zaffino said mid-valley temperatures are expected to climb above freezing Sunday morning. Most of Portland west of I-205 is expected to transition to above-freezing temperatures and rain Sunday afternoon. "After that happens were back to normal with valley rain and mountain snow Monday and Tuesday," Zaffino said.

Columbia River Gorge

The western part of the Columbia River Gorge remains under a Winter Storm Warning through 4 a.m. Monday. Heavy snow fell Friday night, accompanied by east winds up to 30 mph, NWS said. Those winds will stay through the weekend, gusting as high 45 mph. There will also be more snow through Monday, between 2 and 8 inches, according to NWS. Ice accumulation between one-quarter and one-half of an inch is also possible.

The heavy snow, ice and wind has led to dangerous driving conditions. Interstate 84 in the gorge is closed between Troutdale and Hood River. Highway 14, on the Washington side of the Columbia River, is also closed between Washougal and White Salmon.

Southwest Washington

Clark County declared a state of emergency Saturday morning due to heavy snow and ice in the area. Officials are asking Clark County residents to stay home and off the roads until weather conditions improve.

"Multiple roads throughout the county, especially in Washougal, have become impassable due to deteriorating weather conditions," the county announced.

The region is under a Winter Weather Advisory through noon Sunday. Similarly to the Portland metro, mixed precipitation is expected during that time. Snow accumulation is expected top out at an inch with ice accumulation topping out at another one-tenth of an inch, NWS said.

Willamette Valley

KGW chief meteorologist Matt Zaffino said Canby got 1-1.5 inches of ice accumulation and Oregon City got 1 inch of ice accumulation by Saturday night. There were widespread reports of an inch of ice in Marion County from Friday night through Saturday morning. An Ice Storm Warning that was in place for the area has expired.

The mid-Willamette Valley is also now under a Winter Weather Advisory through noon Sunday. More freezing rain is possible during that time but NWS doesn't expect further significant ice accumulation.

Travel in the area is highly discouraged. Power outages were reported throughout Marion County.

Coast Range

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through noon Sunday. Additional snow accumulation of an inch or two and ice accumulation up to two-tenths of an inch is possible in areas such as Vernonia and Jewell, according to NWS.

Drivers should be prepared for icy roads.

What's next?

Zaffino said some light snow and freezing rain will continue through Saturday night into Sunday.

Zaffino said the Portland area will get a light mix of snow and freezing rain, with more snow likely north and freezing likely from downtown south and west. He temperatures are expected to climb above freezing by Sunday afternoon.

Monday will bring warmer temperatures with moisture turning to rain and ending the threat of winter weather.

Freezing rain and snow will continue to fall in the gorge all weekend.

The weather through Sunday will remain as cold as its been this winter, with temperatures falling into the low 20s at night and potentially not getting above freezing during the day. Prior to this stretch, the coldest Portland had been this winter was 27 degrees, on Jan. 23 and Dec. 29. In fact, Portland had reached 40 degrees every day this winter before these snowstorms came, Zaffino said.

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Good lighting, as they say, is everything - and it's of paramount importance for creating a relaxing ambience in your home. Whether you're entertaining friends (when we're finally able to) or decompressing after a stressful day, nobody wants to be blinded by glaring light all evening. Thats where smart light bulbs come in, offering you optimum control over the tone and brightness of your lighting via a smartphone app.

They come in a range of sizes and fits, including screw and bayonet, so you can match them to your existing light fixtures. Some have built-in wifi, some use Bluetooth, and others link to a central hub that connects to your wifi router via an ethernet cable. Regardless of how they work, they are simple to set up.

Whats more, they save on energy, using 80 per cent less than traditional light bulbs. They last much longer, too - 15 years, compared with 40 to 80 days - making them a superior eco-friendly choice.

Unlike standard incandescent lights, smart light bulbs can be tuned to millions of different colours in any tint or shade you can imagine. You can turn them on or off from the sofa or while on your way home, and most will be compatible with your voice assistant. Some can make use of geofence technology to switch on or off automatically, depending on where your smartphone is located. You can set daily lighting schedules, too, which can serve as your wake-up call and help deter burglars while youre away.

Smart light bulbs work with normal switches, unless they are dimmers. If you choose to use your wall switch, youll need to flick it on before using the app.

We judged a range of smart light bulbs on how quick and easy they were to set up and adjust. We noted how simple it was to save preferred settings and set daily schedules. We also considered how attractive the bulbs looked in our lighting fixtures. Our favourites are listed below.

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Winner

Dip your toe into the smart lighting world with this excellent two-bulb starter kit from Philips. Simply connect the hub to your wifi router with an ethernet cable (not included), download the smartphone app and youre off.

Saving your favourite colour combinations is a breeze and we love that you can name them for easy control through your voice assistant. The ability to set daily schedules - including an automatic turn-on as you near home each evening - is handy, and you can sync the bulbs to the suns natural cycle, so that they turn off at sunrise and on again at sunset. They can sync to the beat of music, too - a feature that will come into its own when we can finally host parties again.

Key specificationsLight types: Bulbs (E27, B22, GU10, E14), table lamps, pendant lights, outdoor wall lights, outdoor freestanding lights, light stripsColour or white?: BothNumber of tones: 16 millionCompatibility: Apple and AndroidVoice assistant: Alexa, Google Assistant, SiriConnectivity: Central hub via ethernet cable and wifi

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If you think installing smart lighting sounds like too much trouble, let our experience with these bulbs change your mind. We found them incredibly easy to set up; theres no hub, so all you have to do is screw or click them in, then follow the clear in-app instructions.

You can set daily schedules and save your colour/brightness preferences from an impressive one trillion tones. They can be controlled using all three major voice assistants, but, unlike our winner, theres no geofence feature. Lifx offers plenty of choice, including outside bulbs with built-in infrared for improving the night vision on your security camera, so go on, give it a go, especially if you have faith in your wifi.

Key specificationsLight types: Indoor and outdoor bulbs (B22, E27, GU10), beam light artColour or white?: BothNumber of tones: One trillionCompatibility: Apple and AndroidVoice assistant: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, CortanaConnectivity: Wifi

Best for a full smart home system

If youre on a mission to smartify your whole home, look to Hive, which offers smart thermostats, plugs and security cameras, as well as light bulbs. Installing a full smart system allows for complete automation, thanks to IFTTT (if this, then that) technology. For example, you can programme the lights to turn on if the security camera detects motion.

We experienced a slight delay when changing the colour of ours in the app and its a shame that theres no geofence for tracking your smartphone, but we loved the mimic mode that simulates somebody being at home to deter burglars. Setting daily schedules is a doddle, as is the initial hub-style set up.

Key specificationsLight types: Bulbs (E27, B22, GU10)Colour or white?: BothNumber of tones: 16 millionCompatibility: Apple and AndroidVoice assistant: Alexa, Google AssistantConnectivity: Central hub via ethernet and wifi

Best for monitoring your energy use

These smart light bulbs are a good choice for anybody who is trying to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Their energy monitoring feature highlights how much electricity you're using, encouraging you to turn your lights off when you arent in the room. We found them simple to set up and use, with the colour and brightness changing as soon as we tapped the relevant app controls.

We loved that you could ask them to auto-mimic natural light throughout the day, and rated the vacation mode setting that randomly turns the lights on and off to deter burglars. The only downside is that they connect directly to your wifi, rather than through a hub, meaning you may struggle if your signal is poor.

Key specificationsLight types: Bulbs (B22, E27, E14, GU10), strip lightsColour or white?: BothNumber of tones: 16 millionCompatibility: Apple and AndroidVoice assistant: Alexa, Google Assistant and SiriConnectivity: Wifi

Best for design

These smart light bulbs stand out for their geometric design, whichwill make a statement even if used without a shade. They proved easy to set up and are fast to react to any changes you make to the colour and brightness in the app.

You can ask them to mimic natural light throughout the day automatically, or set a daily schedule so that the tones are the same whenever you wake up or go to bed. Theyre compatible with Siri and Google Assistant, but sadly not Alexa as of yet.

Key specificationsLight types: A19 Bulb, light stripColour or white?: ColourNumber of tones: 16 millionCompatibility: Apple and AndroidVoice assistant: Siri and Google AssistantConnectivity: Wifi

Best for ease of use

These smart light bulbs turned on and off, dimmed, and changed colour, all in less than a second, when we tested them through the clear, well-designed app. Set-up is straightforward, as they connect via wifi, without the need for a hub, but you may struggle if your signal is poor.

We liked the ability to set automatic programs, such as the lights switching off when you go out and coming on again when you get home, but we would have appreciated an away mode to mimic your normal light usage and deter burglars.

Key specificationsLight types: Bulbs (B22, E27, GU10, E14), light stripColour or white?: BothNumber of tones: 100Compatibility: Apple and AndroidVoice assistant: Alexa, Google AssistantConnectivity: Wifi

Best for white lighting

If colour-changing lights arent for you, consider these dimmable smart light bulbs that offer 2,700 tones of white. They took less than a second to adjust in the app;either choose a pre-selected brightness level or tweak it manually by dragging on the image of the bulb.

Theres an away mode that turns the lights on and off at random to deter burglars, and the wireless set-up couldnt be simpler. You can set daily schedules and sync them to the sunrise and sunset. They now come in colour, too, if youd prefer.

Key specificationsLight types: Bulbs (B22, E27)Colour or white?: BothNumber of tones: 2,700Compatibility: Apple and AndroidVoice assistant: Alexa, Google AssistantConnectivity: Wifi

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