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Blockchain Increasing Cybersecurity In IoT Products
Blockchain is having a transformative impact on smart gadgets and the Internet of Things (IoT), enhancing security, privacy, and functionality in everyday tech devices. Blockchain, often associated with cryptocurrencies, is…
ANSI/NEMA C137.10-2024 Published For Sensor Data Models
This standard defines the data model for sensors (focused on but not limited to outdoor lighting) to present to Network Lighting Controllers (NLC). The sensor applications and Item Types…
California Allocates $3.8 Billion To Transportation Projects
The California Transportation Commission has recently allocated $3.8 billion in funding for various transportation infrastructure improvements across the state. This significant investment aims to enhance bridges, highways, rail systems,…
Gulf & East Coast Port Strike Impacts
The East & Gulf Coasts port strike lasted only three days, but disrupted supply chains for one month across the United States, including major backlogs. The supply chain mess…
Light Therapy Improved Long-COVID Patients’ Quality Of Life
New research indicates that light therapy can reset circadian rhythms in long-COVID patients, significantly improving sleep and overall quality of life. Unexpected improvements in depression, anxiety, and brain fog…
Product Monday: SNAPS Collection By Hubbardton Forge
The SNAPS Collection by Hubbardton Forge is unusual in many ways. Leather straps contain hidden flexible electrical conductors, combined with alabaster diffusers housing LED engines and numerous mounting options.…
11 Office Design Trends
Work from home and hybrid work have shrunk the office real estate market and challenged employers to find new approaches to get workers back into the office. In response, employers…
NEMA/ANSI C78 Committee Developing New CCT & Color Standards
The NEMA/ANSI C78 Committee for Electric Lamp Standards has two working groups developing chromaticity standards addressing non-white light (NWL). C78.377 working group This working group is revising the ANSI C78.377-2017…
Evolving Updates to DLC SSL Technical Requirements
The DLC is planning updates to the SSL Technical Requirements. Originally planned for two-phased updates, feedback received has convinced DLC that a single update as V6.0 would be less disruptive…
CIE Defines Research Priorities In Strategy Document
The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and standardization in lighting. The CIE Research Strategy 2023 outlines key research priorities for…
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