Plain-jane bulbs are so yesterday. Smart lights are in, not only because they're one of the easiest ways to enter the world of smart home tech, but also because they're one of the most affordable.

Windows Edge Light tries to improve your look on video calls. The app places a light ring around your screen with more ambient light. Edge Light works best in an area without other forms of lighting.

A virtual “clone” may soon represent you in online meetings, courtesy of companies like Zoom and Meta. But until that happens, you’ll still want to look as good as possible for video conference calls, ...