Ellis Jenkins

Ellis Jenkins, 8 years covering smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables and smart-home devices. He helps readers decide on purchases that suit their lifestyle, needs and budget, providing comparisons of value, performance and long-term reliability.

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Why Popular Store Chains Dismiss the ‘Consumer Electronics Best Buy’ for AI‑Powered Smart Lights

Store chains dismiss the consumer electronics best buy for AI-powered smart lights because they favor high-margin shelf inventory over the lower-cost, data-driven benefits of direct-to-consumer models. This stance limits homeowner access to sustainable pricing and rapid firmware updates, even as demand shifts toward online-first purchases. Did you know that 30%