In addition to their customary roles as indicators and illuminators, modern LEDs can also serve as photovoltaic detectors (reference 1 and reference 2). Simply connecting a red LED to a multimeter and ...

With the right lighting, a set of bargain drapes can look custom, and a reproduction print can pass for an original oil ...

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ambient Photonics, a pioneer in low-light energy harvesting technology for connected devices, has secured $30 million in a Series A2 funding round. The round ...

Automakers are increasingly using gentle ambient lighting inside their vehicles, a trend that not only makes the cabin nicer but could increase safety and consumer perceptions about the quality of the ...

Microscopic crystals in tantalum disulfide have a starring role in what could become a hit for 3D displays, virtual reality and even self-driving vehicles. Microscopic crystals in tantalum disulfide ...

Passive entry with push-button start, one-touch automatic window controls, memory seats, and adjustable pedals have been the defining features that separate luxury cars from the rest; it’s features ...

I was waiting for my son to finish soccer practice in a Mercedes-Benz S 580 a few weeks ago as the sun set, happily ensconced in a sea of buttery leather. As dusk settled in, the interior of the car ...