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Venture capitalist invests big in green lighting projects (Jan 29)
The latest Silicon Valley venture capitalist confidence index suggests that entrepreneurs in the California area may soon find themselves with more investors. It might also mean that consumers will find themselves with new affordable LED lighting options.
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Technological Projects Shaping the Future of LED Lights (Jan 28)
The Department of Energy hopes that within the next few years incandescent light bulbs and overhead fluorescents will hang in museums - not homes. Through multimillion dollar grants toward developing LED technology, the agency is promoting the energy-saving light bulbs as the up-and-coming lighting solution.
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Apple's new LED-lit iPad could change the tech world (Jan 27)
Today is the day Apple unveils its new tablet computer. While not all of the rumors surrounding the much anticipated product have come to fruition, environmentally conscious Mac users might be happy to know that the iPad does, in fact, make use of energy-saving light bulbs to illuminate its multi-functional screen.
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LED data transfer faster than the speed of light, almost (Jan 27)
Wireless data transfer has had a literally bright outlook since LED lights started being used to generate frequencies for the technology. Now, Siemens' researchers have improved their own record speed for data transfer using LED white lights.
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Decorative LED lamps designed for energy savings (Jan 27)
With the upcoming ban on incandescent light bulbs, homeowners are left to brainstorm how they will be able to replace the traditional bulbs that adorn decorative sconces and chandeliers. Now, NxGen Technologies has designed replacement lamps for the S14 shaped incandescent light bulbs commonly used in decorative lighting applications.
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LEDs in space (Jan 26)
The LED market has already been projected to exceed that of semiconductors, with a nearly 3 percent revenue growth estimated for this year, EDN magazine cited from iSuppli. And with Energy Focus' announcement that its research and development team recently received its first grant from NASA - as well as two other LED lighting awards totaling $1.6 million - it's no surprise.
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Send a little light to Haiti with bulb donations (Jan 26)
Haiti was recently hit with its worst earthquake in more than 200 years. The quake destroyed countless buildings, leaving perhaps thousands of people homeless and an untold number - speculated to be in the hundreds of thousands - dead.
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World Cup soccer stadiums go green with LED screens (Jan 25)
This year, two of the 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums will offer fans new energy-efficient viewing options. Both the Nelson Mandela Bay and the Mbombela stadiums in South Africa will get LED screens courtesy of Spectrum Visual Network to enhance spectatorship - and energy efficiency - at the championship events.
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Full spectrum lights might cure those winter blues (Jan 23)
December 21, 2009 was this season's winter solstice - literally the darkest day of the year - which means the days will continue to get brighter and seem longer as the months continue. Still, for Americans who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, bright days are still far off.
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LED compact flashlight can go anywhere you lead (Jan 21)
LED lights are so small they can be put just about anywhere. This has led to a plethora of debatably futile inventions - from LED lit coasters to LED USB drives. But a new, portable LED flashlight from Black Crate might stand apart as a highly beneficial little gadget.
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Outdated incandescent light bulbs become art (Jan 21)
As citizens of the world switch to energy-saving light bulbs, many Edison enthusiasts are left to wonder what will happen to the outdated incandescent light bulbs. Some of them might end up in the artwork of Tim Fishlock.
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Xena: Warrior Princess battles for eco-efficient lighting (Jan 21)
She may have fought off sinful warlords as Xena, but, in real life, Lucy Lawless is more concerned with fighting energy inefficiency. According to the Mother Nature Network, the star is fast becoming a part of "Ecollywood" - the community of celebrities who promote eco-efficiency - because of her advocacy for energy-saving light bulbs.
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GE makes LEDs its mainstream lighting solution (Jan 20)
According to LEDs magazine, the LED lighting market is supposed to take off in 2010 - reaching both commercial and residential consumers. Now, General Electric has announced two formerly separate lighting businesses will merge to make LED lights the company's forerunning fixture in both its commercial and residential lighting applications.
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Indestructible CFL bulbs are energy efficient and environmentally safe (Jan 20)
With the upcoming 2012 ban on incandescent light bulbs, many Americans are starting to switch their home lighting solutions now instead of later. Still, many are hesitant to switch to energy-saving bulbs because of the lingering high prices of LED lights and the warnings about mercury in CFL bulbs.
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Energy Department gives LED lighting development a boost (Jan 20)
As Americans get ready to say goodbye to the incandescent bulb for good, the Department of Energy announced it has awarded more than $37 million in stimulus funds to advance to the LED market, reports the New York Times.
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Leviton introduces first CFL dimmer (Jan 19)
CFL bulbs have a lot of advantages, but they've never been that good at dimming. Standard dimmers designed to work with incandescent bulbs are not compatible enough with even dimmable CFL bulbs to yield an effective range of light.
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World's most enduring light bulb: Night light burns for a record 109 years (Jan 15)
Part of the appeal of energy-saving light bulbs is that they have long lives. Not only will they save you money on electricity, but they'll save you the cost of replacement bulbs. But the longevity of the new eco-friendly technology doesn't (yet) hold a candle - or a light bulb - to the Centennial Light in Livermore, California.
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LED purse makes gaming fashionable and networking wearable (Jan 15)
This season, gamers and fashionistas alike can celebrate over the launch of a single product - the Fibonaccio purse. The purse, embedded with loads of colored light bulbs, does double duty as a hi-tech handbag and a display for the online game Parasite.
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LED lights get decorative this decade (Jan 14)
Energy-saving light bulbs are supposed to gain popularity among homeowners who want to go green this year. Now it seems they could also be the next big thing for people who want to add visual impact to their homes in 2010.
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Smart lights could offer futuristic energy savings (Jan 13)
Imagine knowing that rooms shined a little brighter when you walked in. At the Freemont California offices of Redwood Systems, they do. The office features light bulbs that gradually brighten and fade as people enter or leave a room.
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Change your light bulb to cure your migraine (Jan 13)
Most people think that stress is the culprit behind migraine headaches, and in some cases it is. But new research from the Migraine Action Association says it might be a bright idea to see what kind of light bulbs are in your home and office if you suffer from migraines.
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LEDs might help development of flexible screens (Jan 12)
Reading the newspaper online might save paper, but many Americans are frustrated that online news can't be held in your hands or tucked under your arm. Eco-conscious news readers - and countless others - might be excited to hear that Hewlett Packard is developing a flexible computer screen that can make a laptop as portable as a traditional newspaper.
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Amerlux lights up world's tallest building with eco-friendly lighting (Jan 12)
The tallest building in the world will soon stand as a beacon of energy-efficiency. Amerlux Global Lighting Solutions recently announced that it will provide eco-friendly lighting solutions to Dubai's soon-to-be-renamed Burj Khalifa Bin Zayed - the world's tallest building at 2,717 feet.
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LED balloons brighten up the party (Jan 11)
In today's high tech world, it takes quite a bit to impress children. Balloons have certainly lost their appeal to most youngsters. Even balloon animals and helium infused balloons - with their voice altering capabilities - have lost their charm. But now, LED technology might add a bright new twist to a well-worn party item.
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New iPhone might offer LED flash (Jan 11)
Every new iPhone is expected to be better than the last. But could the next iPhone be the brightest one to date? According to various sources, including Gizmodo and Geek.com, the new iPod model will feature an LED flash that gives users prime photo shooting in low lighting.
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Liquileds, liquid-filled LED bulbs: The next generation of lighting? (Jan 11)
Energy-saving light bulbs derive a lot of their efficiency from their cool temperatures as they use energy to produce light instead of (wasted) heat. That may be why CES 2010 has showcased a lot of technologies that cool LED lights - including liquid-filled, incandescent-shaped LED bulbs.
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Walk down the aisle aglow with LEDs in 2010 (Jan 8)
The new decade comes with lots of environmentally-friendly resolutions. Small businesses plan to go green by cutting energy consumption at the office. Homeowners are resolving to switch to energy-saving light bulbs. And now, it seems young couples are getting in on the action.
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Casio's Green Slim LED hybrid projector (Jan 7)
For many Americans, projectors bring to mind grammar school and watching outdated health videos. But the latest innovation from Casio proves that projectors have the potential to be a hot gadget of the decade.
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MIT finds colored lights might turn off damaging brain signals (Jan 7)
Neuroscientists at MIT might have found a way to used colored lights to treat just about any ailment involving electrical signals in the body. The technology has the potential to help treat people suffering from Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, brain injury and more.
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Super-thin LED TV is eco-friendly fun for family viewing (Jan 6)
When Apple came out with its Macbook Air - about three quarters of an inch or 18.3 millimeters thick - the world was astounded at a commercial that fit the laptop into a manila envelope. Now, LG introduces an LED backlit television less than half as thick.
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Cuban light bulb affair heats up in court (Jan 6)
Almost two years ago, Rodney Chin and Kern Spencer were arrested by the Cuban government following an investigation into the distribution of nearly four million energy-saving light bulbs. Now, the court case continues as angered Jamaicans want to know why they were left in the dark instead of receiving free bulbs - which were to be a gift from the Cuban government.
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British homes bombarded with eco-friendly light bulbs (Jan 6)
The British government has set green targets for the lighting industry in light of the recent incandescent light bulb ban. Many light bulb suppliers are finding that junk mail campaigns are the cheapest way to meet the government targets.
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LightSpeakers make music in your home through LED light bulbs (Jan 5)
Music can light up the atmosphere, and now - thanks to new LightSpeakers from Klipsch - it can light up a room, too. Audio industry leader Klipsch has introduced new speakers that can be screwed into a light bulb socket to provide illuminated, wireless sound.
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Retailers gear up for incandescent ban (Jan 5)
Incandescent light bulbs are currently the most commonly used bulb in the residential sector. In spite of the bulbs' high inefficiency, generating 90 percent heat and 10 percent light from the energy used, many consumers have a dim outlook on the upcoming 2012 incandescent ban. But the pending ban is also presenting a logistical problem for retailers.
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Remote-controlled LED bulbs bring eco-lighting to the next decade (Jan 5)
LED light bulbs are known for their low temperatures, but they just got a little cooler. The latest LED EcoBulb by Seokjae Rhee offers some innovative new features that could increase energy and money savings while simultaneously giving users a high tech gadget to show off when they turn it on.
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Tapei 101 seeks tallest green building title (Jan 4)
Tapei 101 was the tallest building in the world, but it recently yielded this title to Burj Dubai. Now, to reclaim some of its former glory, the company managing the tower will strive to make it the tallest green building, switching to energy-saving light bulbs and more efficient garbage transportation - among other things - in the effort.
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