Atria pendant lamps by Meteor Lighting
Dezeen Showroom: Californian manufacturer Meteor Lighting has created a collection of commercial-grade pendant lights that have been used in the headquarters of McDonald's, Facebook and Netflix. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Californian manuf.....»»
Intel is using AI to make your laptop battery last longer
Intel representatives gave away details of its upcoming Meteor Lake processors at this year's Hot Chips conference......»»
Rivian R1T vs. Ford F-150 Lighting: electric pickup face-off
The Rivian R1T may be the hot modern electric truck, but it has to go up against trucks like the Ford F-150 Lightning. Which one is best?.....»»
Aqara launches new multi-zone light strip with HomeKit & Adaptive Lighting
Aqara has launched its latest product, its first light strip. The new LED strip aims to be a standout contender in a crowded market by offering multiple addressable zones and support for multiple platforms.Aqara LED Strip T1Referred to as the Aqara L.....»»
New book describes how whaling shaped U.S. culture even after petroleum replaced it
The whaling industry helped drive industrialization in the 19th century, with whale oil used to light lamps and lubricate machinery. Even after petroleum replaced whale oil as an energy source in the U.S., whaling continued to be part of our cultural.....»»
Ray tracing vs. path tracing — which is the best dynamic lighting technique?
Ray tracing and path tracing are two advanced lighting effects that are making modern games look amazing, but which is better and how do they work?.....»»
How to watch the 2023 Perseid meteor shower this weekend
This weekend sees the opportunity to catch the best meteor shower of the year, as the Earth passes through a cloud of debris from a comet called Swift–Tuttle......»»
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it"s even better this year
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky......»»
A banner year for the Perseid meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower, a celestial event eagerly awaited by millions of skywatchers around the world, is about to make its annual return to the night sky. The shower is predicted to reach its peak before dawn on Sunday, August 13, but viewers sho.....»»
Kasa launches two new Matter-enabled smart light switches
Kasa Smart has unveiled a pair of new smart light switches that feature Matter support and offer even more control for lighting your smart home.Kasa's new KS205 Smart Wi-Fi Light SwitchAnnounced on August 3, the smart home company is launching the Ka.....»»
GE Lighting launches Smart Hexagon Panels with support for Alexa and Google Home
The Smart Hexagon Panels are pricey, but they include heaps of cool features like support for voice commands, six customizable zones, and music syncing skills......»»
NASA’s skywatching tips for August include a famous meteor shower
August is a great month for skywatching, with a meteor shower and a blue moon among some of the treats in store for those who look up......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Philips Hue Bloom, with Adaptive Lighting support, is another great HomeKit light
Philips makes some of the absolute best HomeKit products on the market. The is yet another entry into that lineup. When paired with the Hue hub, you end up with a light that looks great, shines bright, and works perfectly with HomeKit’s Adaptive.....»»
Something in space has been lighting up every 20 minutes since 1988
We have no explanations for this sort of slow repeat. Enlarge / Most of the explanations for this phenomenon involve a neutron star, depicted above. These explanations are uniformly terrible. (credit: MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO L.....»»
Govee Curtain Lights review: bold, interactive smart lighting
Govee's new curtain lights are a fantastic statement piece for renters and homeowners alike.Govee Curtain LightsWhile filling a room with RGB LED lighting isn't for everyone, it's hard to escape the fact that it's having a big moment. Read more........»»
Could the key to living in space be … a good lighting system?
Lighting is typically more of an afterthought when it comes to space habitats, but as it turns out, it may just be the most important part......»»
Compatible with Google Home and Alexa, this smart bulb is $7 today
Grab some cheap but quality smart light bulbs for your home lighting setup with this deal on Teckin A19 smart bulbs at Walmart......»»
Physicist who found spherical meteor fragments claims they may come from an alien spaceship: Here"s what to make of it
Avi Loeb, a physicist from Harvard University in the US, has recovered 50 tiny spherical iron fragments from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean that he claims may be material from an interstellar alien spaceship......»»
Research team develops more affordable and brighter film lighting technology
A research team led by Dr. Byeong-dae Choi at the DGIST Division of Electronics & Information System has greatly improved the efficiency of zinc sulfide powder-based electroluminescent devices by applying silver nanofilms. The study was published in.....»»
Video: European satellite captures lightning strikes
The first ever satellite instrument capable of continuously detecting lightning across Europe and Africa has now been switched on. New animations from the innovative 'Lighting Imager' confirm the instrument will revolutionize the detection and predic.....»»
Unannounced Eve AirPlay adapter, new Nanoleaf lights, & more smart home news
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts break down the leaked Eve AirPlay 2 adapter, cover the launch of Nanoleaf's 4D lighting kit, and more!HomeKit InsiderSoon after Eve's acquisition, the smart home purveryor is set to la.....»»