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Audi takes lead in LED headlight fuel efficiency drive

, Apr 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

Audi has become the first car manufacturer to have its LED headlights validated as contributing to fuel-economy, with the bulb alternatives shaving off over a gram of CO2 emissions per mile. The LED lights - which Audi uses on five models in its range, from the cheapest A3, through to the R8 coupe - were run through the EU Commission's dynamometer and found to trim CO2 output by 1.61g/mile, as well as using less power than halogen lights. Read The Full Story

Switch Lighting introduces liquid cooled LED bulbs

, May 8th 2012 Discuss [4]

Switch Lighting is introducing a new line of LED lightbulbs today that offers tweaks to conventional LED bulb design. The design makes use of liquid cooling instead of solely relying on the heatsink at the bottom of the bulb. The company plans to introduce three new bulbs to replace incandescent options, with wattage ranging from 40 to 75. Prices are expected to be between $40 and $50. Read The Full Story

Ultrasonic Chair Makes Impossible Visible

, Jan 24th 2011 Discuss [2]

Behold a chair that explores not only our relationship with light and space, but our relationship with what appears real, and what appears to be so awesome it couldn't possibly exist. This chair can become basically completely invisible while you're away from it, but when you approach, it comes to life. Take a peek and explore a fantasy of impossibility. Read The Full Story

Bionic Ballerina Features 17 Lasers and LEDs, Dances the Night Away [Video]

, Dec 17th 2010 Discuss [2]

While LEDs can be used in as something as small as as round, magnet-rich flashlight that looks like a deep-water mine, they are better equipped to make normal things, like dancing, look ridiculously awesome in the right situations. The Bionic Ballerina is a classically trained ballerina from Russia named Milena, who has been training to dance since she was only five years old. Read The Full Story

Striker Light Mine Professional Lets You Drop Light Where You Need it

, Dec 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

There are many different ways out there for someone to put light where they need it. Usually, and in this case, it involves magnets, which let you stick your light source to a metallic source for easy positioning. But sometimes you just need your light to rest on the floor, and using a flashlight doesn't always work out. Having something small enough to fit in the necessary nooks and crannies, but still be bright enough to actually help, is essential. That's where the Striker Light Mine Professional comes in. Read The Full Story

Tiny LED Push Pin Lights for your Super Cute Tackboard

, Nov 5th 2010 Discuss [1]

Here's something so tiny and light-up that I don't see how you could possibly resist. The Push Pin Light, straight out of the most glorious place for things you might never have thought of, Japan. One of my favorite stores for cute gift purchases, Strapya World, has these little beauties on pre-order now, shipping next week. They come in green, blue, orange, pink, and white, and have replaceable LR41 button batteries so you can use them forever! Read The Full Story

FLEXiT Light is a Flexible Sheet of LEDs, Available November 17th

, Nov 5th 2010 Discuss [1]

As we get closer and closer to the holiday shopping season, you've probably already begun picking out particular gifts for certain individuals. But, what about the gift for that one person who's hard to shop for? Or is too picky? Your best bet is to get them something that seems to have no purpose, but just looks cool while doing nothing. That's exactly what the FLEXiT Light is, and you're in luck: it will be available during the holiday rush. Read The Full Story

Visual Assist Dartboard Shows You Where to Throw the Dart

, Oct 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

Dartboards are something of a national pastime for some people, and they're a stalwart competitive sport in bars all across the world. So, what do you do when you want to get better? Sure, practice may make sense to some people, but what if you keep practicing and you just aren't getting any better? That's where the Visual Assist Dartboard comes into play. Read The Full Story

DIY LED Air Sensing Balloons Light Up to Signify Air Quality

, Aug 6th 2010 Discuss [0]

Being able to test the air that you breath on a regular basis is becoming a real thing that people worry about, so if we have to start doing it, of course we're going to find ways to make it so that it's cool to look at and use, right? And, if you can do it yourself, it just makes it so much better. In this case, all you need is some pretty big balloons, some LEDs, and air sensors, and you'll be good to go. Read The Full Story

USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub with Flashlight Now Available for $22

, Aug 5th 2010 Discuss [1]

Every been out and about, and realized that you forgot your car charger? And then you realize your phone is about to die (or, maybe you realized both things at the same time). So, what do you do? Ask some store around you, or perhaps the person you're with, if they know what to do? Well, what if you had a small USB hub on you at all times? One that's solar powered, no less? That would just solve all of your problems, now wouldn't it? Read The Full Story

Night Bright Tyre Unleashes Cyglo Tire, DIY Tron Bikes

, Aug 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

We can't all be living in a video game. (Even if some of us wish we were.) And, because we can't just go hopping around dark worlds with brightly lit contours, we have to make due with what we have. And thanks to a British-based company called Night Bright Tyre, we can finally be one step closer to having our very own lightbikes. No, they may not be as streamlined as those from the TRON films, but hey, beggars can't be choosers. Read The Full Story

Personal Navigation System on Your Glasses [Video]

, Aug 3rd 2010 Discuss [0]

When it comes to navigation, right now the best way to get where you want to go is to look at some other device. Even when you're in your car, you need to look at another piece of hardware, and take your eyes off the road, to make sure you're going in the direction you need to go. Sure, they get easier when the units talk to you, but for the most part you still want that visual certainty. Well, thanks to some engineers over in Japan, we might be getting closer to some Personal Navigation Systems (PNS) right on our glasses. Read The Full Story
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