Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The call for improved energy efficiency and government/energy code requirements continues to drive the need for greater use of lighting control. Effectively, flexible lighting control delivers the ...

Solid-state lighting (SSL) is shaping up to be a remarkably complex technology, combining the sciences of light and color with the potential to provide many features that were previously unattainable ...

Adaptalux is a modular lighting system which features flexible spider-like LED arms to offer macro photographers and videographers adaptable and creative lighting options. The system consists of a ...

With new LED lights, one of the most difficult, demanding, and costly sections of a design is thermal management. Without sufficient thermal management, the results can be catastrophic, ranging from ...

Over the past two years we've seen Cree transition from an LED manufacturer with a presence in related industries to a major force in the LED lighting market. Now that the company has a firm footing ...

The adoption of LEDs for general lighting is just around the corner. LEDs offer many advantages in general illumination systems, including longer lifetimes and greater efficiency, but they present ...

LED Eco Lights has announced a new networked wireless lighting control system that it says significantly reduces energy and maintenance costs and monitors usage. The system, named Light Boss, is ...

The automotive industry makes extensive use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in high-beam headlights, brake and position lights, and side and rear direction lights. In an LED driver design, the ...

Replacing ordinary incandescent lamps with LEDs for vehicle interior lighting paves the way for many customisation options. Apart from integrating light spots into the roof liner, light strips can be ...

Creating a nearly perfect product—especially one involving electricity—is no easy feat. The software has to be airtight and intuitive. The hardware needs to be durable and attractive. And it all has ...