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science5 months ago

Global Light Pollution Threatens Astronomical Observations

Light pollution from urban areas, especially due to LED lighting, is increasingly impacting ground-based astronomical observatories worldwide, making it harder for astronomers to study faint celestial objects. Despite the shift to energy-efficient LEDs, overall light emissions have risen, encroaching on remote observatory sites and threatening the ability to observe the universe's faintest phenomena. Efforts are underway to protect dark skies and mitigate the effects of urban expansion and industrial activities.

via Space|
#astronomy#dark-sky-protection#ground-based-telescopes
technology1 year ago

Transform Your TV Experience with This $50 Black Friday Deal

The Govee TV Backlight system, which enhances the viewing experience by projecting screen colors onto the wall, is now available for $47 as part of Black Friday deals. This interactive lighting system uses a fisheye lens camera to match the TV's edge colors, creating a theater-like ambiance at home. The current price is the lowest ever recorded on Amazon, making it an ideal gift for movie and gaming enthusiasts.

via CNET|
#amazon-deals#black-friday#govee-tv-backlight
technology2 years ago

The Dark Side of LED Lights: A Growing Problem

LED lighting has become increasingly popular, accounting for 50% of global lighting sales. While LEDs are more energy-efficient, the total energy consumed by lighting is still rising due to increased installation. Residential properties have adopted LEDs more quickly than commercial buildings, but government policies and smart systems could encourage businesses to switch. The efficiency of LEDs continues to improve, with the potential to double within the next 20 years. However, concerns remain about the health effects of blue light emitted by LEDs. Despite the upfront cost, businesses can achieve significant financial savings by switching to LED lighting.

via BBC.com|
#commercial-buildings#cost-savings#energy-efficiency
technology2 years ago

"Exploring the Upgraded Design and Features of the Nothing Phone 2"

A new video and official image have revealed the design of the Nothing Phone (2), set to be launched in a week or two. The hands-on video by Marques Brownlee showcased the slightly larger size, curved glass design on the rear, and tweaked LED lighting on the back. The LED elements, known as the Glyph, have been split up into different sections, allowing for more control and functionality. The top section around the wireless charging coil now has 16 individual LEDs that can be used for volume indicators and timers. Nothing also plans to integrate the Glyph interface with third-party apps and allow for customizable ringtones and lighting effects for calls. The official unveiling of the Nothing Phone (2) is scheduled for July 11.

via 9to5Google|
#design#glyph#led-lighting
technology2 years ago

"Exploring the Upgraded Glyph Interface of Nothing Phone 2 in New Video"

Nothing is upgrading the Glyph interface for its upcoming Phone 2 smartphone, featuring more zones of LED lighting for granular control of lighting effects. The Phone 2 will allow third-party apps to use the light strip as a progress bar, with Uber and Zomato already signed up. Users can set an "essential app" to have its notifications illuminate the light strip. The Phone 2 maintains a similar design to its predecessor, with slight tweaks. It will come with a transparent USB-C cable, 3 years of Android updates, and 4 years of security updates, and will be available in the US.

via The Verge|
#glyph-interface#led-lighting#nothing
technology2 years ago

"Nothing Phone (2): Exclusive Features and Camera Samples Revealed"

A new video by Marques Brownlee showcases the design and lighting of the upcoming Nothing Phone (2). The phone features a slightly larger size, curved glass design on the rear, and tweaked LED lighting on the back. The LED elements are split up, with the strip around the wireless charging coil now divided into six individual pieces. The software provides more control over the LED zones, allowing for functions such as volume indicators and a glyph timer. Third-party apps like Uber and Zomato will also be able to utilize the LED lighting. The Nothing Phone (2) is set to be unveiled on July 11.

via 9to5Google|
#design#led-lighting#marques-brownlee
entertainment2 years ago

"MSG Sphere in Las Vegas Shines Bright with Dazzling Fourth of July Debut"

The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas will illuminate its exterior for the first time with a "dazzling" show on the Fourth of July, lighting up the Las Vegas skyline and revealing itself as a new global landmark. Standing 366 feet tall and 516 feet across, the MSG Sphere is the largest spherical structure in the world, featuring 580,000 square feet of fully-programmable LED lighting, making it the largest LED screen on Earth. The lighting of the Exosphere is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

via Fox 5 Las Vegas|
#entertainment#exosphere#fourth-of-july
environment2 years ago

Light pollution threatens to make stars invisible within two decades.

Scientists warn that increasing light pollution caused by LED lighting and other forms of lighting is rapidly worsening and may lead to a complete disappearance of the starry night sky in 20 years. The German Centre for Geosciences suggests that altering lighting can significantly improve things by concealing outside lights and directing them downward, lowering light intensity, and making sure that lights are primarily blue-white with some red and orange components. Light pollution also affects sea turtles, migratory birds, and serves as a cover for criminal activity and other human dangers.

via The News International|
#astronomy#environment#environmental-impact