This standard lightbulb won’t be available after July: What you need to know about the change. Published: Apr. 06, 2023, 1:48 p.m.

The standard light bulb may soon go the way of the sundial and the buggy whip thanks to a 2007 federal law -- but a rebellion is in progress.

Lorex is now shipping a new Wi-Fi pan/tilt security camera with an integrated LED light source. While it’s not an entirely new idea, the Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera draws power from a ...

The standard now requires light bulbs to emit at least 45 lumens (a measure of brightness) per watt. An average LED light emits at least 75 lumens per watt, while incandescent bulbs only emit 12 ...

The light bulb standard is part of President Biden's push for a net-zero emissions economy in 2050. (Screenshot/Twitter) ...

Since it connects into a standard light bulb socket, it’s always on watch just as long as the power doesn’t go out — so there’s no need for me to constantly take it down to recharge it.

On the practical side, they last much longer than your standard light bulb. According to the Department of Energy, an LED bulb can last 30 times longer than an incandescent bulb.

The LaView L2 plugs into a standard light bulb socket, but you’ll need an angle adapter like this if you intend to plug it into wall power. Christopher Null/Foundry.

While it’s not an entirely new idea, the Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera draws power from a standard E26/E27 light socket and can operate indoors and out.