With an IR sensor, the new Apple AirPods will be able to enhance user experience of spatial audio and also further deepen the integration with the spatial computing ecosystem Vision Pro. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen). Credit: DH Photo/KVN Rohit Apple's AirPods are one of the best-selling earphones in the world. They come with a perfect ergonomic design that fits the ear comfortably, which is why several rival brands copy its design. But, they miserably fail to deliver in terms audio output. And, they also can't match seamless integration with companion ...

In the quest to enhance display readability in bright sunlight, a significant challenge has been maintaining image clarity without compromising other essential aspects such as power consumption and device longevity. Traditional methods have often fallen short, leading to washed-out images that are difficult to see under high ambient light conditions. Researchers at the University of Central Florida and the National Cheng-Kung University in Taiwan have proposed their own novel solution by implementing a dynamic tone mapping method tailored to fit the human eye’s response to d...

The film and cultural festival transforms Toronto's Distillery Historic District into an open-air cinema village TORONTO – Christie® is pleased to share that it’s sponsoring the Lavazza IncluCity Festival, presented by ICFF, for the fifth consecutive year. The film and cultural festival runs from June 27 to July 21, 2024, and takes place in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District. The festival transforms the Distillery into an open-air cinema village that includes Trinity Theatre—an outdoor theatre that welcomes guests with ...

In an era where energy efficiency is becoming increasingly critical, LED displays have emerged as a leading technology in reducing power consumption across various applications. LED displays, known for their vibrant visuals and longevity, are also celebrated for their energy-saving capabilities. This article delves into the technical aspects that make LED displays, particularly LEDMAN’s DS and YS series, exemplary in energy efficiency. Technology Overview of DS/YS LED Displays The DS and YS series from LEDMAN are at the forefront of LE...

SEOUL, June 26, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) has been announced as the official partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to August 25. Formerly known as Gamers8, EWC is an annual international esports tournament. This year’s edition – the first under the EWC name – will host competitions for 21 of the world’s biggest online games, including League of Legends, Overwatch and Fortnite. The exclusive gaming monitor of the event for the third consecutive year, the LG Ul...

Serve Robotics has announced the expansion of its autonomous delivery operations into Koreatown as part of a long-term plan to broaden its geographic reach in Los Angeles and across the US. Additionally, in preparation for the scale up of its fleet for future expansions, it is expanding its lidar supply agreement with Ouster to equip its robots with upgraded sensors for enhanced performance. “Tens of thousands of households in Los Angeles have experienced the convenience of autonomous delivery, with many hundreds of restaurants on Uber Eats serving their customers i...

The Oasa R1 is a new and unusual smart robot lawnmower with advanced sensor technology, and is currently still available at a heavily discounted price. The Oasa R1 is an unusual robotic lawnmower. The Oasa R1, a smart robotic lawnmower, is currently being financed as part of a crowdfunding campaign. The model looks like a typical robotic mower at first glance, but it is not. Instead of using rotating blades, the Oasa R1 is a cylinder mower. Such devices closely resemble manual lawn mowers and are designed to be particularly gentle on the lawn. According to the manufactur...

New high-output cove lighting products bend around corners and adapt to contours, while providing a strong light throw suitable for commercial applications. "The high lumen output, flexibility of each unit, and 10-meter run lengths with side exiting wires makes this one of the most versatile cove lighting solutions on the market today.” — Matt Altieri, Director of Sales & Support at Environmental Lights Cove Wash 4-in-1 PixelControl - Dual Bend Cove Wash - Dual Bend - Monochrome SAN DIEGO, CA, USA, June 27, 2024 /EINPr...

University of Wisconsin-Madison in the USA reports on atomic layer deposition (ALD) passivation as a means to overcome the impact of sidewall damage on micron-scale light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs), resulting in near size-independent performance between 8μm and 100μm [Guangying Wang et al, physica status solidi (RRL) published online 23 May 2024]. The researchers comment on smaller devices: “Micro-LEDs have the potential to show higher stability under high current density while providing a higher light extraction efficiency and output power than regula...

According to TrendForce 2024 Global Automotive LED Market- Lighting and Display Product Trend, confronting market competition and cost reduction pressure, automakers have been active in adopting ADB headlights, Mini LED taillights, full-width taillights, grille lamps / full-width front strips, (intelligent) ambient lights, Mini LED-backlit displays, and other advanced devices as value-added products for marketing, leading to steady growth in the automotive lighting / automotive LED demand for 2024 to USD 37.395 billion and USD 3.445 billion, respectively, hig...

Low temperature dependence together with wide angle emission and uniform light output contribute to the evolution of automotive driving assistance technologies ROHM has established VCSELED™, a new infrared light source technology that encapsulates a VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) element in a resin optical diffusion material for laser light. ROHM is currently developing this technology for commercialization as a light source for improving vehicle Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (IMS). To fur...

The agreement between the two companies adds short-range LiDARs into the OEM's L4 Autonomous Driving Platform TEL AVIV, Israel, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: INVZ) (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading Tier-1 direct supplier of high-performance automotive-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, today announced a collaboration with an automotive OEM to advance its L4 autonomous vehicle capabilities. This agreement adds Innoviz's new short-range LiDARs into the OEM's...

Narrow 10-degree optical distribution provides dramatic result by highlighting architectural details and textures while creating pronounced shadows Flexible and field-cuttable every 6 inches An array of accessories includes adjustable brackets for precise positioning and optional anti-glare hex louvers to minimize glare IP68-rated for wet locations with factory-sealed connections when ordered with the company’s customization department EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 17, 2024 - Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED...

Best Buy is offering TCL's flagship 2023 TV for the lowest price ever. Right now you can get the 85" TCL QM8 (QM850G) 4K Mini-LED QLED Smart TV for only $1399.99. This same model was on sale for $1800 during Black Friday. This was TCL's highest end TV last year and has a ton of premium features like a quantum dot Mini-LED display, HDMI 2.1 inputs for 4K @ 120Hz gaming, and a higher peak brightness than any OLED TV on the market. In terms of picture quality, Mini-LED TVs are considered the best outside of OLED TVs,...

Recently, the 2024 Red Dot Award was unveiled, with the independently developed 12th generation UFO series products by Shenzhen Torshare Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ledman (hereinafter referred to as "Ledman Torshare"), being honored with the prestigious award for its innovative chimney-style heat dissipation design and exceptional performance. The Red Dot Award is internationally recognized as one of the top-tier accolades in the field of global industrial design. The award is the largest and most influential competition among renown...

(Jun 26, 2024) Recently, advanced technologies such as AI and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) have been applied to the automotive industry, transforming these technologies into products and energizing the entire automotive supply chain. Additionally, the market penetration rate of electric vehicles is rising, leading car makers, tier-one suppliers, cloud service providers, and high-tech design houses to embrace the concept of "software defines vehicle." Macroblock is excited to participate in Shanghai International Auto Lamp Exhibition (ALE 2024) to debut a series of ...

LITEON Technology (2301.tw) grandly participates in the 2024 Shanghai International Auto Lamp Exhibition (2024 ALE) from June 26 to 28, 2024. With the theme “ILLUMINATION CONNECTS THE FUTURE,” the focus is on core module solutions for intelligent vehicle lights. For this time, a comprehensive display of four core technologies and applications is presented: smart headlight illumination/light sources, next-generation light guide taillights, dynamic cabin ambient lighting, and intelligent sensing. This exhibition fully showcases LIT...

HIGHLIGHTS Distance Technologies showed off its prototype that can transform your car's windshield into a massive AR display. The company's aim is to advance heads-up displays beyond basic, flat overlays. In my opinion, integrating such advanced technology into vehicles would come with risks. Imagine cruising down the highway, your car’s windshield seamlessly displaying real-time navigation, traffic updates, and even weather conditions right before your eyes. This isn’t a scene from a futuristic movie; it’s the reality made pos...

Eastman’s Proprietary Lamination Techniques combined with Ceres’ innovative HoloFlekt® manufacturing process enable the cost-effective and scalable manufacturing of multi-display HUD areas on any glass surface Key Takeaways: Breakthrough technology showcases a cost-effective, scalable solution for integrating multiple transparent display HUDs into a single windshield. New transparent display demonstrator development kit unveiled at major automotive event in Germany. Ceres CEO to deliver Plenary Address on Smarter Transparent Displays...

The M3 Mako LED lighting system is specifically designed for the unique needs of the cricket oval. MAKO SPORTS LIGHTING Hosting early round matches of the World Cup has helped Americans better understand cricket, but at Saturday’s championship, the whole world will get its own opportunity to see the sport in a new light. M3 Innovation, a sports lighting company started by the co-founders of Ephesus, has created the first cricket-specific LED system. M3 partner Abacus Lighting installed the product, called Mako Sports Lighting, at three ...

After the outbreaks of the pandemic and wars, global raw material prices have soared, driving up energy costs and consequently causing electricity prices to rise worldwide. To reduce electricity expenses and align with the ESG (environment, social, governance) trend, businesses are accelerating various energy-saving and carbon-reduction initiatives. Specifically, smart lighting is considered an immediately effective investment and has become a company's top choice. Among the many solutions available, MEAN WELL's DALI-2 digital lighting control solution is widely...

Hisense has launched the E8N Ultra Mini LED TV in China. It comes with 5,376 partitions and works seamlessly with the Black Myth: Wukong game. The series is the successor to the Hisense E8N Pro customized series last April. The customized E8N Pro TVs also were compatible with the Black Myth: Wukong game. The E8N Ultra customized Mini-LED TV is available in two sizes namely 75 and 85 inches. The TV is equipped with an Obsidian Screen Pro that boasts a 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate (overclockable to 288Hz). The smal...

SHANGHAI – Christie® HS Series 1DLP® laser projectors are illuminating major bridges along the scenic Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, making them come alive at night with fascinating content that enhances the city’s aesthetic appeal. As a cornerstone of the municipal government’s vision to enhance the allure of this iconic waterway, this initiative not only beautifies the surroundings but showcases the city’s deep cultural heritage as well. It also serves to educate both locals and visitors alike about the historical significance of the bridge...

New XLamp® XP-L Color LEDs enable smaller, lower profile color-mixing luminaires XLamp® XP-L Color LEDs are multi-color RGBW LEDs that deliver the combination of high lumen output and great color mixing in a small 3.45 x 3.45 mm package. These LEDs feature the smallest possible distance between LED die, creating a small optical source for excellent optical control and efficient color mixing. Features New price-performance option for XLamp RGBW LEDs 33% smaller LES than the existing XLamp XM-L Color Gen 2 LEDs ...

InfoComm 2024 (International Professional Audiovisual Integrated Equipment and Technology Expo), hosted by AVIXA, was launched on June 12, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the USA. InfoComm is the largest professional audiovisual and information communication trade show in the United States, held alternately in Las Vegas and Orlando each year. It is one of the most influential and exciting events in North America and globally. At the event this year, LED video wall manufacturers showcased innovation and creativity, pushing display technology to ...

On June 6, Unilumin Group, The LED Application Pioneer, held a grand opening ceremony for its new showroom in Mexico City. This strategic initiative aims to better serve local customers by providing localized, one-stop pre-sales and after-sales LED application solutions.  Grand Opening for Enhanced Local Services The showroom features a variety of Unilumin's popular LED products and created a strong bonding moment, allowing local clients to experience the friendly appeal of the Unilumin brand. The event received widespread praise from attendees. Me...

The LEDsBIKE® RACE sets, featuring front and rear lights, are available with three different illumination intensities of 50, 80 and 100 lux Adjustable brightness settings ensure optimum visibility, increasing safety for both the rider and other road users Thanks to a battery life of up to 14 hours¹ , the LEDsBIKE® bike lights are the perfect companions for long commutes or extensive leisure tours From 3 to 7 July, ams OSRAM will showcase the LEDsBIKE® RACE sets at EUROBIKE 2024 in Frankfurt am Main Premst&...

Los Angeles-based Q-Pixel has developed microLED display technology which it says has achieved the highest resolution, active-matrix colour display in the world. Q-Pixel’s display offers 6800 pixels per inch (PPI), surpassing current displays. The technology replaces the traditional three subpixel LEDs with a single polychromatic LED. Q-Pixel has fabricated its display entirely using microLED pixels, technology which has been notoriously challenging to implement. Unlike most advanced VR displays, which use micro-organic LEDs (micro-OLEDs), Q-...

SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup captivates the cricket world this month, three of the sport's most historic venues, Kensington Oval in Barbados, Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincents and Lord's Cricket Ground in London, have become the first three cricket grounds in the world to install the state-of-the-art MAKO Sports Lighting system. Developed by Syracuse, NY-based M3 Innovation in partnership with specialist stadium lighting design manufacturer, Abacus Lighting, it is the first LED light...

TruHeat VCSEL heating modules as an innovative step forward in battery manufacturing // VCSEL technology enables ecologically sustainable, higher quality and cost-effective battery production // Demonstration of TruHeat VCSEL heating modules for e-mobility // Presentation of the results of an experimental study Ulm/Stuttgart, 17 June 2024 – TRUMPF Photonic Components, a global leader in VCSEL solutions for industrial laser heat treatment, is showcasing its latest TruHeat VCSEL product developments for e-mobility applications at the Batte...