2023-12-29

ADELAIDE OVAL UNVEILS MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR LED TOWER LIGHTING UPGRADE

Adelaide Oval has today unveiled a new $5 million LED upgrade to its tower lighting system, making it the only major stadium in Australia with tower lights equipped with both immaculate white sports lighting and full colour ‘light show’ capabilities. The LED system replaces high intensity discharge (HID) lighting that was last updated in 2014 as part of the Adelaide Oval redevelopment. LED allows for two things - instant switch on and off of a focused, consistent lighting level across the field of play, as well as new capabilities including colour, flash a...
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2023-12-29

LG unveils its 2024 QNED LCD TV range – including new Mini LED models

LG's new QNEED LCD TV range for 2024 includes new king-sized models to deliver a true home theater.  Photo: LG While LG's OLED TVs have found greater favor with consumers than its premium 'QNED' LCD sets in recent years, the brand certainly can't be accused of treating its LCD TVs as second-class citizens Is. There's always been a wide selection of LCD price points and technologies for those looking for a better or cheaper alternative to LG's OLED models – and that trend continues with LG's n...
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2023-12-29

HD LED Display Vs. LCD Display: A Comprehensive Comparison

Studies show that the human brain processes visual information around 60,000 times faster than text.[1] Visual display technologies are devices used to present this information to the user. From gaming and design to entertainment and business processing, display technologies have quickly grown to become essentials of our daily lives. Today’s most widely used displays include the HD LED display and the LCD display. Which is better? How do they differ? Read on to find out. HD LED Displays vs. LCD Displays LEDs and LCDs differ in a variety of ways: ...
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2023-12-29

NYUST Researchers Proposed a New Control and Driving System to Improve Micro LED Refresh Rate

Recently, researchers at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (NYUST) have developed a Micro LED control and driving system based on block addressing to enhance the processing and throughput capabilities of Micro LED screens for signal display, thereby enhancing the refresh rate of Micro LEDs. 圖片來源:Science Direct Compared to LCD and OLED display technologies, Micro LED features a faster response time and can achieve high refresh rates. In order to further improve the refresh rate of Micro LED displays, researchers at NY...
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2023-12-28

PPDS Transforms the US Movie-Going Experience at Showcase Cinemas with 568 Philips 4K Digital Signage and Video Wall Displays

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announce the installation of 568 remotely managed 4K Philips digital signage and video wall units in all Showcase Cinemas in North America, transforming the moviegoing experience and delivering lucrative new sales opportunities. Founded in 1936 in Dedham, Massachusetts – and owned by National Amusements Inc, a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry – Showcase Cinemas is one of the world’s oldest and most recognized global theatre chains, with 76 venues (operating almost 1,000 screens) spanning th...
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2023-12-28

Mouth-watering deal on ViewSonic Mini-LED Ultrawide Monitor goes live post-Christmas

Experience HDR like never before, with the Viewsonic Elite Ultrawide Gaming Monitor. Ready to indulge in a fantastic viewing experience in your games? While Christmas Day has come and gone this year, Amazon has kept the gifts flowing through, and this is one you should not miss. The ViewSonic Elite XG341C-2K Ultrawide Gaming Monitor has seen a surprising price fall, chalking off $420 from its original $1499.99 price. Now for just $1079.99, you can completely enhance your gaming experience with the XG341C-2K offering great deep black levels, enhanced brightn...
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2023-12-27

5% Dip Predicted in 2023 Revenues for Top 10 Lighting Giants, Demand Recovery Expected by 2Q24, Says TrendForce

Dec. 27, 2023 ---- TrendForce’s lighting market research indicates a noticeable improvement in inventory depletion for lighting companies compared to the first half of 2023. Growth has been seen in outdoor lighting orders and renovation projects. However, demand remains subdued across most retail, indoor lighting, and specialized lighting sectors. The gloomy global economy this year has also led to a consolidation phase in the lighting market, resulting in stable overall demand. Consequently, TrendForce anticipates a slight YoY decrease of about 5% in the revenues of the wor...
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2023-12-27

APPLE PATENT FILING HINTS THAT FACE ID COULD EVENTUALLY COME TO THE MAC

This graphic shows a device including a front-facing camera disposed behind a front-facing display. Some Mac users (such as me) have long wishes that Face ID would come to the Mac. A new Apple patent filing (number US 20230409075 A1) shows that the company is at least looking into technology that could make this happen. ABOUT THE PATENT FILING The patent filing — which is dubbed “Electronic Device Including a Camera Disposed Behind a Display” — generally relates to electronic devices including a camera and a display,...
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2023-12-27

FAA Grants STC for Wearable Head-up Display on 737NG

The STC enables a 50 percent reduction in minimum visibility requirements The approval of the Universal Avionics ClearVision EFVS in the Boeing 737NG also offers the opportunity to install the dual-pilot wearable head-up display in Boeing Business Jets. The FAA has approved a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of the AerAware enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) with wearable head-up display (HUD) on the Boeing 737NG. The AerAware EFVS was developed through a partnership between HUD manufacturer Universal Avi...
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2023-12-27

Barco UniSee II LCD Video Wall Announced in India

Barco has announced its new LCD video wall Barco UniSee II in India. This professional LCD video wall will elevate the viewing experience and refines the ergonomic aspects, making it the new benchmark for applications such as control rooms, boardrooms, corporate lobbies, and experience centers as stated by Barco in its press statement. Barco UniSee II offers a spectacular viewing experience. The use of quantum dot technology significantly increases the color gamut, enabling vibrant and color-rich content. Furthermore, the video wall boasts High Dynamic Range (H...
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2023-12-26

NIO Day 2023 Held in Xi'an, Smart Electric Executive Flagship ET9 Unveiled

Xi'an, China, December 23 - NIO Day, an annual gathering of NIO and its users, was successfully held in Xi'an with the theme of "A New Journey" this year. Over 2,000 NIO users participated comprehensively in preparation for NIO Day, including event planning, stage performances, and hospitalities, and more than 10,000 users were present at Xi'an Olympic Sports Center Stadium for the event. At NIO Day 2023, NIO ET9, a smart electric executive flagship, officially made its debut. Smart EVs have reached the pinnacle of technologi...
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2023-12-26

Far-red: The great pretender that can help your crops

Fluence notes that “FR” can trick fruits and vegetables into thinking they are in the shade and thus encourage them to stretch toward sunlight. These harvested peppers look good all bunched together, but you wouldn’t want to grow them that close to each other. Far-red light can help keep them apart, according to horticultural lighting specialists at Fluence. There’s an impostor creeping around in horticultural lighting circles. And according to Fluence Bioengineering, this shadowy pretender is a force for good that could lead to greater yields and qu...
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2023-12-26

New IKEA JETSTRÖM smart LED ceiling light panel launches

The IKEA JETSTRÖM LED ceiling light panel is now on sale in various EU countries. The smart light is available in two sizes, producing a white light which can be adjusted for color temperature and brightness. Control options include a remote, the IKEA app and voice commands. IKEA has unveiled JETSTRÖM, a smart LED ceiling light panel, now available in some EU countries. The product comes in two sizes: 60 x 60 cm (~23.6 x 23.6-in) and 100 x 40 cm (~39.4x 15.7-in). You can adjust the color temperature of white light between the more red ...
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2023-12-26

Omnitron Sensors Unlocks $6.3B LiDAR Market for Autonomous Navigation in Cars and Robotics

--Secures foundry partner, forms keystone partnerships, builds proof-of-concept — all on only $11M in venture capital to date Omnitron Sensors Co-founder & CEO Eric Aguilar aims to fix LiDAR -- and the automotive industry is lining up (Photo: Business Wire) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The market for light detection and ranging (LiDAR) subsystems is surging toward $6.3B by 20271, in part driven by the automotive industry’s thirst for a precise optical technology that provides real-time 3D vision in all weather and lighting ...
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2023-12-25

Nissan Combats Solstice Night with LED Headlight Technology

The shaded notch in Nissan's LED headlight pattern avoids dazzling oncoming drivers. NISSAN The darkest day of the year is just a little brighter this year thanks to improved headlight technology that has been released for U.S. drivers. Nissan points out that the company now has LED headlight technology available for every model in its lineup, and that these lights put more light where it needs to be than ever before. Just as importantly, precise control of the light means that engineers can avoid letting light go where it can dazzle oncoming drivers. LEDs ar...
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2023-12-22

Navigating The Waters: Boating Adventures With LED Lights

Welcome aboard, young adventurers! Get ready to embark on an exciting journey as we explore the world of boating and the wonders of LED lights. Navigating the Waters: Boating Adventures with LED Lights is your ticket to an illuminating experience on the high seas. Imagine drifting through calm waters as the subtle glow of vibrant LED lights transforms your boat into a magical oasis. Whether you’re sailing at dusk or cruising under the starry night sky, these lights will not only enhance the aesthetics but also maximize safety on your boating adventures. Prep...
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2023-12-22

MSI will soon introduce the world’s first gaming laptop with an 18-inch 4K 120Hz Mini LED screen

MSI will unveil the world’s first gaming laptop with an 18-inch mini-LED display with 4K resolution (3840 × 2160 pixels) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz at the largest international electronics trade fair CES 2024 early next year. The new product is called Titan 18 HX. Image source: MSI The manufacturer does not yet provide any information about the laptop itself. However, MSI has revealed some information about its screen. The Titan 18 HX display uses AUO’s AmLED technology. This is a modification of Mini-LED, which has its own al...
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2023-12-22

Red InGaN micro-LEDs on freestanding substrates

Tsinghua University and Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics in China have reported on the use of freestanding gallium nitride substrates (FGS) for red indium gallium nitride (InGaN) micro-light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in terms of efficiency and uniformity across arrays of devices [Luming Yu et al, Appl. Phys. Lett., v123, p232106, 2023]. The researchers claim that InGaN red micro-LEDs with etching-defined mesa size <5μm have not previously been reported. Although it is difficult to achieve high efficiency using indium gallium nitrid...
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2023-12-21

'It's lit': Arch lights return with state-of-the-art system after a month of going dark

The system is expected to be brighter, reduce overall energy and flare for birds. Author: Diamond Palmer Published: 7:36 PM CST December 19, 2023 Updated: 7:50 PM CST December 19, 2023 ST. LOUIS — After a month of being dark, the St. Louis Gateway Arch is lit up with a brand new, state-of-the-art LED lighting system. The system is expected to be brighter, reduce overall energy and flare for birds. Michael OKeefe with Technical Productions Inc. said he is the brains behind the new light upgrades. He worked with the Gateway Fo...
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2023-12-21

A KAIST Team Develops Selective Transfer Printing Technology for MicroLEDs​

- A KAIST research team led by Professor Keon Jae Lee demonstrates the transfer printing of a large number of micro-sized inorganic semiconductor chips via the selective modulation of micro-vacuum force. MicroLEDs are a light source for next-generation displays that utilize inorganic LED chips with a size of less than 100 μm. MicroLEDs have attracted a great deal of attention due to their superior electrical/optical properties, reliability, and stability compared to conventional displays such as LCD, OLED, and QD. To commercialize microLEDs, transfer ...
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2023-12-20

This 27-Inch 4K Mini LED Screen From KTC Is A Genuine Bargain

Although the KTC M27P20 Pro is well suited to gaming, it's also perfect for general office use or for graphic and imaging. Are you looking for a monitor to use with your laptop or desktop? Maybe you want more than one monitor to work from home but don’t have the budget to stretch to two screens. Well, don’t give up on seeing double just yet because some excellent 4K displays are on the market at sensible prices and you won’t have to compromise on image quality. This month, I am reviewing the KTC M27P20 Pro monitor, which comes in under $800 a...
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2023-12-19

TCL and Abenson Team Up for Launch of C755 QD-Mini LED TV

After teasing the C755 QD-Mini LED TV a few weeks ago, TCL has officially launched its gaming TV in the Philippines with Abenson last December 14 at the latter’s flagship store in Quezon Avenue. To celebrate the official launch, TCL and Abenson will have special promos for all sizes of the C755. The 98-inch version comes with Php 100,000 in savings plus freebies, while the 75-inch model will get Php 40,000 in savings plus freebies. The 65-inch model, on the other hand, will get Php 26,000 in savings plus freebies, while the 55-inch model will get P...
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2023-12-19

INNOVATION TO INSPIRE, A WONDEROUS FUTURE | Tianma 2023 Global Innovation Conference, Seven Innovative Achievements Unveiled

XIAMEN, China, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 27th, Tianma Innovation Conference (TIC) 2023 was held in Xiamen with the theme of INNOVATION TO INSPIRE, A WONDEROUS FUTURE. Seven Innovative Achievements Seven Innovative Achievements Highlighted Seven Innovative Achievements Seven Innovative Achievements In this era of technological innovation, Tianma, as always, understands the rhythm of the times and adheres to the underlying model of "scenario application" + "technological innovation&q...
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2023-12-19

What Positions TCL CSOT to Come out on Top?

Amid the wave of digitalization and intellectualization, the market landscape of global display industry has been reshaped with most production capacities concentrating on Chinese market. Among the key players worldwide, TCL CSOT has burgeoned into one of the bellwethers in the arena of next-generation display technologies. The company has a proved track record in marketing, exemplified by a group of data collected by 3Q23 as follows: 8K high-end TV panels have secured the 1st place globally. In the field of commercial displays, TCL CSOT ranks 2nd in global sh...
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2023-12-18

Porotech Partners with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to Accelerate Commercialization of MicroLED Microdisplay for AR Applications

Porotech and Foxconn form partnership to expedite the commercialization of MicroLED Microdisplays for augmented reality (AR) applications aiming to establish world’s first complete end-to-end, viable supply chain. 【2023.12.15 Taipei】 Poro Technologies Ltd (“Porotech”), a pioneer in GaN-based semiconductor technology and a global fabless MicroLED company, and Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE: 2317), the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and technology service provider, announce a strategic partnership ...
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2023-12-18

DNR Laboratories Installs Digital Projection Radiance Video Wall in All Systems Go Esports Arena

The owners of esports arena All Systems Go say they envisioned the new facility as more of a social gathering spot than purely a gaming center and recognized the need for a good dose of cutting-edge technology to help tie it all together. A crucial element of the tech integration in the versatile entertainment venue is a massive LED video wall from Digital Projection. The 20-by-8-foot Radiance VX-G Series 2.5 pixel pitch LED video wall stands front and center in the 6,200-square-foot, all-inclusive facility. “It’s the visual centerpiece that binds all...
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2023-12-18

Optronics Introduces Industry's First Temperature-Sensitive Heated LED Lighting Family with Full Lifetime Warranty

The TLL75 Series LED flood beam work light and STL13 Series 4-inch round LED stop, turn, tail light heat up quickly to melt ice and snow from their lenses and housings. <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NpuVU0v_0Uw?si=4qfPsO9VdKT5J8CN" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> Highly efficient and microprocessor-controlled, Optronics' new heated LED lamps automatically...
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2023-12-15

RoboSense to Unveil Next-Generation LiDAR Innovations at CES 2024

DETROIT, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboSense, a leading innovator in LiDAR technology, is set to unveil the newest in its M Platform line of sensors at CES 2024. Join the company's executives and experts at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Booth #5172 for an exclusive look at how RoboSense's cutting-edge perception solutions are enabling advanced autonomy in vehicles and robots. Here is a peek into what visitors will experience at the RoboSense booth: Cutting-edge solid-state LiDAR Witness the newest product innov...
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2023-12-15

Acer 27-Inch 4K MiniLED Gaming LCD Displays with High Refresh Rates

Acer in Japan announced the release of two new gaming LCD displays, including the model XV275KP3biipruzx. These 27-inch displays feature 4K resolution and utilize Mini LED backlight technology. The XV275KP3biipruzx model is characterized by its IPS LCD panel, offering a refresh rate of 160Hz and a response time of 1ms. This display meets the VESA DisplayHDR 1000 standard, ensuring high-quality dynamic range. It covers 99% of the AdobeRGB color gamut and achieves color accuracy with a Delta E value of less than 2. Additionally, it features 576-zone ...
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2023-12-15

Kansas City Current Kicks Off New Multi-Year Partnership with Samsung

Samsung technology will power CPKC Stadium’s video scoreboard, creating immersive and unforgettable match-day experiences for professional women’s soccer fans <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hSz3es5DM84?si=5ZLFYmaV4iBat-t_" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> The Kansas City Current today announced a multi-year partnership with Samsung as the Official Display Part...
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Tokushima, Japan - 6 March 2024: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, has started mass production of the new UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs in its popular 434 Series packa... READ MORE

New XLamp® S Line LEDs enhance growth, last longer, lower energy costs Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Whether you are interested... READ MORE