Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...

Twinkly’s sturdy and colorful LED string lights make for an impressive and eye-popping holiday decoration, with animations that are sure to wow the neighbors. Smart Christmas tree lights generally do ...

Smart holiday string lights can add some serious flair to your festivities. With millions of color options and some dazzling effects, they offer a lot more versatility than a set of standard LED ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The Philips Hue Festavia string lights look great and add a lot of fun to any holiday decor. They’re ...

With the help of a microcontroller, a few strings of GE Color Effect Christmas lights can be easily turned into a fully programmable LED strip, or if you are so inclined, a huge RGB LED display.

Stringing Christmas lights on your holiday tree can be a fun family activity to get you into the spirit of the holidays, but decorating outdoors can be a whole other beast. Luckily, someone was clever ...