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Opinion: Hot Electric Metal Encased in a Sphere of Glass
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Nov 30
By Brian Lam Most of this does not concern me, or move me to object in any way to LED lightbulbs, as much as the thought of LED light itself, so alien, in my house. In wikipedia, we get a description, under the disadvantages of the problems of white LEDs that "spike at 460 nm and dip at 500 nm," causing objects...
Opinion: Voice controlled LED signageOriginal at Ubergizmo
• Tue, Nov 10
What happens when you throw in 120 LEDs, NerdKit, Python and an appropriate Google Voice module? Well, throw in some technical know how and you end up with a voice controlled LED sign. For instance, leaving a voicemail on the recipient's Google Voice account by starting with “message”, an...
Opinion: Sizing a Solar Panel & Battery for an LED Light
Original at electro-tech-online.com
• Tue, Aug 25
By Drunk Dumbass I have a 12 volt, 10 LED light that I would like to hook up to a battery & solar charger with a photocell switch so that the light will come on at night and shut off during the day. The current draw for the light is .08 Amps. So 12 volts X .08 Amps = .96 Watts
Review: I Love You, Sony XBR8 Triluminos LED LCD HDTV
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, Aug 19
By Brian Lam Sony's engineers went to remarkable lengths to create it, almost as if the ghost of Sony's founding fathers came down and rekindled the engineering pride of the company, telling them to spare no measure to create the TV. "Use LEDs! Use three or four of them for every one those bastards in Kor...
Opinion: Environmental agency offers tips for cutting carbon emissions
Original at eTaiwan News
• Tue, Mar 24
MiamiHerald.com Taiwan Replacing two five watt incandescent light bulbs with two 0.8 watt LED light bulbs could cut emissions by 0.13 kg for every 24 hours of use, while replacing one 7.2 watt incandescent night light bulb with a 0.8 watt LED light bulb could produce 0.03 kg ...
Art Review | Jenny Holzer
Original at New York Times
• Thu, Mar 12
United States Using recently developed, thinner-than-ever LED signs, “For Chicago” is the first Holzer piece made specifically to lie flat on the floor. Its 11 48-foot-long LED signs, placed parallel about two feet apart, nearly reduce language to pure light. ...
Opinion: Cromobox LED Shower Door
Original at Ubergizmo
• Mon, Mar 9
Antonio Lupi designed this Cromobox LED shower door that was specially developed to change colors across a spectrum so that you will feel even more relaxed while showring away the day's grime and sweat. We're not too sure whether something like this will ever catch on, where the standard l...
Opinion: biOrb Life Fish Tank
Original at Ubergizmo
• Fri, Feb 20
Some people keep fish as a hobby, and the more serious ones would normally take extra care when purchasing an aquarium. For newbies, there is always the biOrb Life fish tank to help them out. Made from transparent toughened Perspex with a colored middle piece, you will find a subtle LED light...
Opinion: Steam Iron With LED
Original at Ubergizmo
• Wed, Feb 11
No matter how much technology advances, irons still retain their general form factor and this Steam Iron with LED concept does not stray from that premise, although it does feature a cool LED lighting that denotes the temperature in proportion with the hot red color. As for the other pract...
Opinion: I-Quad LED Electronic Board
Original at Ubergizmo
• Mon, Feb 9
The I-Quad is actually a bunch of tile-shaped LED electronic boards that are held together by a simple frame, and they boast interactivity with external devices, taking either the USB or wireless route. Individual tiles can display a low-resolution image that brings back fond memories...
Opinion: LED Bulbs Costs £2, Lasts 60 Years
Original at Ubergizmo
• Thu, Jan 29
With some people doing their part to go green these days for the sake of our planet's future, we are heartened to report that Cambridge University researchers have successfully developed cheap, light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs which light up the room brilliantly while sipping on very...
Opinion: Energy Efficient Led Lighting
Original at Infolink Architecture & Building
• Thu, Jan 29
Infolink Architecture & Building, Australia - 8 watt LED globe (MR16) - equivalent to 50watt halogen, can be used in downlight fixtures and most up/down lights. • Street Lights - The fixture casings are ... Is LED conversion a bright idea? Reno News & Review
Opinion: Century External USB LED Monitor
Original at Ubergizmo
• Thu, Jan 29
Century does not want to lag behind Buffalo when it comes to external USB monitors and hence has released its 8" monitor. It will not go head-to-head against Buffalo's offering for many reasons, and first among them is the size - the Century model measures just 8" across diagonally which is...
Opinion: Leo Hickman on ecofriendly lightbulbs
Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk
• Wed, Jan 7
By Leo Hickman The packaging should always tell you the equivalent wattage of the bulb. In general terms, CFLs use 65-80% less power than an incandescent bulb. Therefore, a CFL marked as "100W" could need as little as 20 watts of power. There are even some newer bulbs that use LED (light emitting diode) tech...
Opinion: SureFire E2D LED DefenderOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Dec 13
By rss@youtube.com (SL044310) Make: Surefire Model: E2D LED Defender Power Cell: 123A lithium (x2) Lumens: 5/120 Type of Light: Target Acquisition and Task Light Runtime: 76/1.9 Hours Product of: USA? Practical for Tactical Applications: Very Practical Customization and Accessories: - Surefire F05 Red Filter - S...
Opinion: White Fruit Radio Concept
Original at Ubergizmo
• Tue, Dec 9
The White Fruit Radio concept received its inspiration from biological organisms that organize their internal and external components in an intimate manner. Hence, the designer has decided to choose sycamore as the material of choice for its casing and to enhance the acoustic propert...
Opinion: LED Screwdriver Light
Original at Ubergizmo
• Wed, Nov 26
There are times when we need to screw something in tight, dark corners, and it isn't too nifty biting the tip of a flashlight while working on your project since your teeth aren't exactly the best placeholders in the world. Well, the LED Screwdriver Light now retails for $8.95 a pop, and like i...
EyeClops Night Vision Review: Brad
Original at EyeClops Night Vision
• Wed, Oct 22
By EyeClops Guide There is a knob on the right side of the EyeClops Night Vision that Michael tried and he said it triggers an LED light that is very bright but it helps you see farther. Of course, due to the brightness, if you are playing a game with ...