Signify and SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, will expand their partnership to make it even easier for users to enjoy thrilling TV entertainment with surround lighting.   For over a year, viewers have been able to connect their compatible Samsung TV with their Philips Hue lights to create an immersive lighting experience for their home cinema.1 In spring 2024, the Philips Hue Sync TV app will be released in new countries, get a monthly subscription option, and be integrated with the SmartThings mobile app for even easier control. Together, Philips Hue and SmartThin ..read more

Researchers from several Universities in China developed a self-polarizing RGB device utilizing semipolar microLEDs and perovskite based films aimed at improving backlight applications. In standard LCD displays, the backlighting units emits non-polarized light, which then results in an almost 50% light loss as this light has to pass through a polarizer (this is part of the LCD light path). The newly developed high-performance device is designed to emit RGB polarized light which results in higher efficiency and no light-loss dueo to the LCD filter. Led by Associate Professor Tingzhu Wu, the ..read more

The Studios at WWE, a new 30,040-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art production facility in Stamford, CT, is designed to give both the WWE and external clients new opportunities for production in the New York Tri-State Area. Its five studios feature a cutting-edge virtual-production stage, built in collaboration with AbelCine and Meptik, and the latest-generation technology from Sony Electronics and Disguise. The five studios include a 5,000-sq.-ft. main studio, 1,500-sq-ft. Cyclorama studio, 1,500-sq.-ft. volumetric LED studio (to open later this spring), and two insert stages of around 600 sq. ft. e ..read more

The Hama Neon LED light strip is currently available for purchase in the EU. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, it boasts an IP65 dust and water resistance rating. This 5-meter (~16-foot) long LED light strip is crafted from a flexible material, allowing you to create curved designs. The Hama RGB smart light offers extensive customization through the Hama Smart Home app. You have the freedom to divide the strip into segments, adjusting colors and effects for each area. With a palette of 16 million shades and effects, you can choose from options like a gentle color flow or dynamic flas ..read more

The global market for LED Driver for Lighting estimated at US$25.8 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$98.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 18.2% over the analysis period 2023-2030. The global LED drivers market is experiencing significant growth, driven by burgeoning demand for LED lighting solutions. Within the market, type A lamps are dominating, although lamps with integrated modules are poised to drive further expansion. The outdoor segment is anticipated to experience the fastest growth due to increasing adoption in outdoor lighting applications ..read more

The global outdoor landscape lighting market  size is estimated to grow by USD 704.78 mn from 2023-2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 6%  during the forecast period. The outdoor landscape lighting market is experiencing growth due to the increasing use of LED technology in various applications, including traffic signals, decorative lights, and architectural lighting. Key products include weatherproof lighting, RGB options, motion sensors, and solar garden lights, as well as installation services, designers, and suppliers. Energy effici ..read more

The latest addition to the Philips Xperion 3000 range of work lamps is designed to offer a powerful, bright light. Super flexible in any situation, the Philips Xperion 3000 Under-bonnet LED light is handy and easy to operate. The Philips Xperion 3000 Under-Bonnet LED Light provides 1000 lumens of light with a wide beam angle of 100°, perfect for illuminating the entire work area. This broad, bright light lets you see every little detail as you work. The smart handle of our under-bonnet light can be used as a support to hold the lamp up in a free-standing position, as a hook to hang the ligh ..read more

Signify continues to expand its UltraEfficient (UE) range, with new panels, recessed luminaires, and downlights that help businesses lower their carbon emissions, while delivering substantial cost savings over time1:   Philips UltraEfficient TrueBlend is a recessed fitting, suitable for a wide variety of ceiling types that can simplify the process of switching to LEDs. Its modular design makes it possible to fit TrueBlend luminaires in the same cutout as existing fittings, delivering time and cost savings for the customer.   Philips PowerBalance UE recessed luminaires and Philips Lu ..read more

Visual Comfort has inentered a new partnership with the iconic legacy brand Schumacher, set to premiere at the Spring High Point Market from April 12 to 18, 2024. This collaboration is a natural fit – Visual Comfort, a leader in the lighting design industry, and Schumacher, the venerable American design house. With over 130 years of dedication to design excellence and a commitment to timeless style, Schumacher brings its signature aesthetic to a range of hanging shades, wall sconces, and table and floor lamps. The collection features expertly crafted fabric shades structured with Schumacher ..read more

Vuzix Corporation announced that its smart safety glasses are now available to the general public via www.Vuzix.com. Vuzix Shield initially launched against a limited fulfillment strategy, focused on developers and researchers. Vuzix Shield represents the company's most revolutionary pair of prescription-ready AR smart safety glasses, boasting enhanced 3D optics made possible by its stereoscopic microLED (µLED) waveguide-based displays. Its high-efficiency projectors deliver a crisp, ultrabright image indoors or outside. ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses certified, with self-contained batteries, st ..read more