Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

Without any dedicated buck converter/white LED driver IC, you can safely drive many standard Hi-efficient white LED modules using the battery power available in automobiles. Here is a safe and simple ...

Diodes Inc.’s programmable 18-/12-channel linear LED drivers support animation, precise color mixing, and brightness for ...

No you're not imagining it. Headlights have gotten brighter, and people driving on dark roads since the start of Daylight Saving Time have felt the impact. Before LED lights were introduced, many auto ...

Among the many positive aspects of modern vehicle electrical systems is that they allow engineers to use a vehicle’s power to provide lighting almost anywhere in your car or truck. For example, if you ...

Lightbars are making a comeback with modern LED technology, now functional and aesthetically integrated. Various automotive brands like Alfa Romeo, Audi, and Bugatti, are incorporating full-width rear ...

When fog blankets your surroundings, you might be able to see only a few feet in front of you — anything farther blends right into the mist. And if you’re behind the wheel of your car while it’s foggy ...

Carriages were the first vehicles that required something to light their way. The very first things conceived to do that were lamps powered by candles, which suited these vehicles powered by horses ...

If you own a pickup truck or an SUV, a tailgate light bar is a great way to add an extra layer of safety and functionality to your vehicle. Sometimes your factory rear lights just aren’t enough. They ...

If you’ve been around professional craftspeople: watchmakers, precision machinists, chefs, or even illustrators, the first thing you notice about their workspace is how much light they have. Even the ...