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Light Bulb Has 20-Year Life Span

Posted Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:53 AM ET | 0

Dutch electronics company, Philips, has won a prize for its long-lasting LED light bulb. Read more

Solar Panels Float, Rotate

Posted Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:40 PM ET | 0

The system is designed to exploit unused areas of artificial reservoirs or disused quarries. Read more

Shortage of Rare Metals Threatens Tech Innovation

Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 03:22 PM ET | 0

Limits on production mean that supply can't expand to meet the demand. Read more

The Tech In The Times Square Ball

Posted by Jesse Emspak Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:38 AM ET | 0

The Times Square Ball has gone through several iterations; this is the most technically advanced one yet. Read more

Homes Rockin' a Holiday Beat

Posted by Tracy Staedter Mon Dec 19, 2011 01:31 PM ET | 0

Holiday house lights blink to a dub step beat. Read more

Poo-Powered Glowing Bacteria Light Up the House

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Nov 28, 2011 02:23 PM ET | 0

Consider this: lights powered by bacteria that feed on the waste of homeowners. Gross or great? Read more

Poo-Powered Glowing Bacteria Light Up the House

Inflatable Solar Light is a Major DoGooder

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Nov 14, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

For every solar powered inflatable light sold, one is sent to a person in a disaster-stricken area. Read more

Inflatable Solar Light is a Major DoGooder

LED Bulb Wirelessly Transmits Audio

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Oct 11, 2011 02:14 PM ET | 0

A built-in speaker transmits audio from three different sources in one of five zones. Read more

Reduce Eye Fatigue by Backlighting Your Monitor

Posted by Scott Tharler Wed Aug 17, 2011 08:17 AM ET | 0

Attach a simple strip of LED lights behind your monitor to improve image clarity and reduces eye strain. Read more

Reduce Eye Fatigue by Backlighting Your Monitor

Flickering Lights Could Power Wireless Networks

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Tue Aug 16, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

A ceiling full of blinking LEDs could be the key to powering wireless networks in a clean way. Read more

Versatile Solar Votive Adds a Touch of Romance

Posted by Scott Tharler Sat Jul 16, 2011 07:52 AM ET | 0

A full day of sun offers several hours of warm, inviting, off-the-grid glow. Read more

Versatile Solar Votive Adds a Touch of Romance

LED Desk Lamp Sports 4-Port USB Hub

Posted by Katherine Noyes Tue Jul 12, 2011 06:07 PM ET | 0

Energy savings and flexibility set this portable LED device apart. Read more

'100 Watt' LED Bulbs Lighting Up

Posted Wed May 18, 2011 01:35 PM ET | 0

Bulbs made from light-emitting diodes have an operational life of 100,000 hours, or 11 years of continuous operation. Read more

Tech That Lights Up the Whole Ceiling

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Tue Nov 30, 2010 04:38 PM ET | 0

Lasers are making a magical kind of LED turn all surfaces into light sources. Read more

Adaptive Lighting Could Slash Electricity Bills

Posted by David Teeghman Wed Nov 24, 2010 09:39 AM ET | 0

A business card-size device monitors available light and makes adjusts as needed. Read more

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