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Scientists win Nobel Peace Prize for Blue LED

Scientists win Nobel Peace Prize for Blue LED

This year's Nobel Peace Prize went to 3 scientists who developed the Blue LED. The Blue LED helps to revolutionize modern LED lights in many applications, from home and commercial lighting to solar-powered lights.   Image courtesy of NPR & Bertil...

LED Light Swings light up Boston Park

LED Light Swings light up Boston Park

Design and Architecture firm höweler + yoon architecture created an interactive playscape with 20 illuminated ring-shaped swings in Boston park. The swings are open to the public to enjoy and interact with. Each swing is lit up with LED Lights and change...

Disney Lights up Hong Kong with Light Parade

Hong Kong Disneyland will light up Main Street USA in October with a light parade. The parade will feature over 80 performers and 740,000 LED lights. The parade will feature popular characters from Disney's movies and TV shows including Mike, Sully, Cars, Tinkerbell,...

Magic Carpet Guides the Way

Have you ever found yourself in a strange place wondering which way to go? Where is the exit, the restrooms, baggage claim, snack bar, coffee or just looking for your gate at the airport? Finding anything can be as easy as looking down and following the what the...

Tim Hortons Changing to LED Lighting

Tim Hortons and Philips have teamed up to convert over 4000 restaurants to LED lighting. “At Tim Hortons, we are always looking to new technologies and designs to improve energy efficiencies in our restaurants and reduce our overall environmental footprint,” said John...

Very Old vs Very New = SUCCESS

Very Old vs Very New = SUCCESS

LED RGB Flood Lights light up the Historic Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Here is the perfect combination of old vs new.  Philips and LITE Ltd teamed up to light the Edinburgh Castle in Scotland with LED RGB  flood lights.  Replacing the old sodium...