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.....»»
Review: Lutron’s Fan Speed Control is the best way to retrofit your ceiling fan with HomeKit
I’ve long considered Lutron Caseta the most elegant and user-friendly HomeKit lighting solution. Lutron makes the wall switch smart and works with standard dimmable bulbs; other solutions put the smarts in the bulbs then require remotes on the wal.....»»
We finally know how the mysterious Geminid meteor shower originated
A probe sent toward the Sun ran into the debris of an asteroid breakup. Enlarge / The Geminids put on quite a show each year. (credit: NASA.gov) Each year, skywatchers get to gaze at the spectacle of the Geminids streaki.....»»
LiveSurface is a fast and simple photorealistic mock-up generator by a former Apple designer
Designers can create realistic mock-ups in many ways, but these methods are not always simple or fast. What if you could just drop your artwork files into a scene or onto an object and quickly change colors, lighting, materials, and more – all in.....»»
Ancient pendant found in Mongolia may be oldest known carving of a penis
An international team of archaeologists, ethnographers and historians has found a pendant that may be the earliest known example of a carved phallus. They have published their findings in the journal Scientific Reports......»»
Philips Hue lights will soon gain a brightness balancer and automation enhancements
Philips Hue customers will soon have a new way to control lighting around the home. Signify will a new brightness feature through an update to the Philips Hue app. Users will also have access to expanded automation tools. more… The post Philips H.....»»
Light pollution is taking the sparkle out of glow-worm mating
The invention of electric light has extended our lives deeper into the night: street lamps help us travel more safely outdoors, while lighting indoors lets us work and play for longer. Entire stadiums are drenched in light so that people can watch sp.....»»
Intel just admitted defeat
Intel has just announced that it's rebranding its processor line, starting with the upcoming Meteor Lake CPUs. Here are all the changes......»»
The last generation: Intel has new labels for its next major CPU architecture
Intel's Meteor Lake CPUs make big changes on the surface—and under the hood. Enlarge / Intel's Core CPUs are about to get a bit more Ultra. (credit: Intel) As part of an effort to "simplify the Intel brand portfolio,".....»»
Researchers demystify the unusual origin of the Geminids meteor shower
The Geminids meteoroids light up the sky as they race past Earth each winter, producing one of the most intense meteor showers in our night sky......»»
Windows 11 is about to make RGB peripherals way easier to use
A new Windows 11 Insider build adds support for Dynamic Lighting, which looks to unify the disparate RGB apps on PC......»»
The best cheap smart bulbs
Looking to incorporate smart lighting into your home without bleeding your bank account? Check out our picks for the best cheap smart light bulbs available now......»»
United Airlines" new Panasonic OLED TVs will work with your AirPods
United Airlines and Panasonic have unveiled Astrova, boasting OLED displays, Bluetooth connectivity and 'holistic' LED lighting.....»»
Intel thinks your next CPU needs an AI processor — here’s why
Intel provided some details about how the dedicated AI processor in its upcoming Meteor Lake chips work, and how they'll be used in the future......»»
EOI expects new US plant to break even in 2H23
Excellence Optoelectronics (EOI), a manufacturer of LED car lighting modules, expects the monthly performance of its new US plant to break even in the second half, with its total revenues and profits for 2023 to grow over 30% from a year earlier......»»
Adobe Photoshop’s new “Generative Fill” AI tool lets you manipulate photos with text
Firefly-powered AI generations match image perspective, lighting, and style. Enlarge / An example of a 1983 file photo of the Apple Lisa computer that has been significantly enhanced by the new "Generative Fill" AI tool in the Ad.....»»
Mujoy floor lamp review: novel concept, but doesn"t feature HomeKit support
The Mujoy floor lamp is a smart RGB lamp that casts a gorgeous glow of diffused ambient lighting, but a lack of HomeKit support is a problem.Review: Mujoy floor lampThe Mujoy floor lamp can help you to brighten up a dark corner, set the mood for a co.....»»
Halide creators launch ‘Skylight’ for iPhone to predict spectacular sunsets
Ever wish you could know what kind of lighting conditions to expect at the end of the day? A new app from the makers of Halide and Spectre is here to deliver just that. Skylight for iPhone offers forecasts for golden hour, sunset, and afterglow with.....»»
LED firm Edison Opto steps up deployment in automotive segment
LED module and packaging service provider Edison Opto has stepped up its deployment in the automotive segment, with plans to add a new LED automotive lighting product line in June, according to company sources......»»
Laster enjoys record revenues in April
LED auto lighting module maker Laster Tech reported net profits of NT$30.4 million (US$980,640) for the first quarter of 2023, up 98.5% with consolidated revenues for April growing 51.93% on year to come to NT$610 million......»»
“Smoke archaeology” reveals early humans were visiting Nerja Caves 41,000 years ago
Interdisciplinary study analyzed fossilized soot and charcoal from lighting sources. Enlarge / María Medina of the University of Cordoba working in the Navarro Cave, Malaga, Spain. (credit: University of Cordoba) For ov.....»»