Industry News
The White-Collar Recession
A significant trend in the job market in 2024 is characterized by a “white-collar recession,” contrasting with a robust blue-collar sector. Major firms across various industries have been laying…
Mollusk Shell Light Transmission Inspires Tech Solutions
A recent discovery about the heart cockle shell’s light transmission properties could have far-reaching implications for various fields of technology and environmental conservation. The mollusk’s special shell channels light…
Will Liquid Cooling Take Off In The Lighting Industry?
Liquid cooling is taking off as a critical thermal management technology for the booming AI data center industry. Liquid cooling protects AI servers from damaging heat, and also reduces energy…
NYC Bills Would Tackle Light Pollution & Other Bird Hazards
On October 23, 2024, two significant bills were introduced aimed at protecting New York City’s bird population. These initiatives are part of a legislative package known as “Flaco’s Laws,” named…
Micro-LED, Augmented Reality Contact Lenses
Mojo Vision, a California-based company, has been developing smart augmented reality (AR) contact lenses since 2015. In June 2022, they successfully demonstrated a functioning prototype of their “Mojo Lens,” marking…
NRF Forecasts ~3% Growth In Holiday Retail Sales
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its forecast for the 2024 winter holiday shopping season, projecting steady growth in consumer spending. According to the NRF, holiday spending is…
Evolving High Output LED Filament Lamps
There are indications that high output LED filament lamps are gaining in popularity as HID lamp replacements, as well as LED corn cob replacements. More manufacturers are offering them, and…
Impact Of Light On Myopia
The current knowledge about the impact of light on myopia development is extensive: Light Intensity and Outdoor Exposure Outdoor light exposure has been consistently linked to a reduced risk…
DOE Issues NOPR On General Service Lamps Test Procedures
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) pertaining to test procedures for general service lamps (GSLs) proposing several clarifications. Specifically, DOE…
Do It Best Seeks To Acquire True Value
The pending acquisition of True Value by Do it Best represents a significant consolidation in the hardware industry. Here’s a summary of the current status: Bankruptcy Filing and Sale…
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