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Hue’s Liane ropes turn lighting into architectural art at IFA 2026
tech1 month ago

Hue’s Liane ropes turn lighting into architectural art at IFA 2026

Philips Hue unveiled its Liane 360° Rope Lights at IFA 2026, a premium, architecturally focused lighting system that can be hung or shaped to emit a full 360° color wash using OmniGlow tech. A 17-rope, 3-meter chandelier shown in a Berlin loft costs about $7,000; individual 3-meter ropes start at $399.99 and 5-meter runs at $549.99. Hue also expanded its Signe line with new pendant, pendulum, and pole options starting around $319.99, plus Festavia outdoor/indoor lights and new, cheaper TV-sync options. The lineup emphasizes lighting as decor and illumination, with color-changing capability and AI-driven automation that can even integrate with Sonos, underscoring Hue’s design-forward approach—but it remains a premium purchase.

via The Verge|
#hue#ifa-2026#interior-design
GTA 6 Leak Triggers Downgrade Debate Over Visuals
news1 month ago

GTA 6 Leak Triggers Downgrade Debate Over Visuals

A new GTA 6 leak shows Lucia’s prologue scene from a different build, prompting fans to compare it with the original 2023 trailer and claim a downgrade. Analysts caution against drawing conclusions: variations in lighting, HDR settings, capture quality, or different game builds can create the illusion of a downgrade. Until official information or the Netflix extended look provides clarity, the downgrade question remains unconfirmed.

via Kotaku|
#downgrade#gta-6#leaks
Google Home Gets Major Voice, Lighting, and Lock-Control Upgrades
technology1 month ago

Google Home Gets Major Voice, Lighting, and Lock-Control Upgrades

Google is rolling out a sweeping update to Google Home and Gemini for Home that enhances Spotify voice recognition, lets you set exact light color temperatures via voice (e.g., 2700 kelvin), and simplifies broadcast messages, while adding latch control for European-style smart locks and ensuring consistent temperature units. The release also brings Android iOS fixes (HD live streams, camera stability, and billing alerts for Home Premium).

via Droid Life|
#google-home#lighting#smart-home
Orbiting daylight: how the ISS keeps a human day with engineered light
space2 months ago

Orbiting daylight: how the ISS keeps a human day with engineered light

With ~90-minute orbits yielding 16 sunrises and sunsets each day, the ISS keeps a 24-hour rhythm not by the Sun but by UTC scheduling, window management, and a smart lighting system that shifts from day (neutral/blue-enriched) to pre-sleep (warm) and alertness (cool). Astronauts still average about six hours of sleep, using sleep shifts when needed; future missions will rely even more on engineered daylight since there may be no Earth sunrise to cue the body.

via Space Daily|
#circadian#iss#lighting
Earthlit by Design: Satellite Mirrors Get FCC Green Light
technology2 months ago

Earthlit by Design: Satellite Mirrors Get FCC Green Light

California startup Reflect Orbital won FCC approval to launch Earendil-1, a 59-foot in-space mirror prototype in low Earth orbit to test bouncing sunlight down to Earth, as part of a plan to deploy up to 50,000 mirrors to illuminate areas up to about 3 miles across. Proponents say uses include disaster response, extended industrial work hours, agriculture, light-pollution reduction, and defense, but astronomers warn a full constellation could wash out ground-based observations like those of the Rubin Observatory. Reflect Orbital says it will coordinate with authorities, keep lights off by default, and only redirect light with proper approvals; the FCC says astronomy concerns are outside its jurisdiction and not grounds to deny the launch.

via Gizmodo|
#astronomy#lighting#policy
Five Simple Steps to Fall-Proof Your Home
health5 months ago

Five Simple Steps to Fall-Proof Your Home

Indoor falls are the biggest risk, especially for older adults, but many can be prevented. A review of 22 studies found removing common hazards can cut falls by up to 38%, and additional steps include strengthening balance, decluttering and securing rugs, installing rails or a raised toilet seat, moving frequently used items to eye level, improving lighting (with night lights), and avoiding multitasking while moving. For personalized guidance, consider an occupational-therapy home visit or referrals to home-hazard programs and simple aids like rug tape and rubber-backed mats.

via The New York Times|
#aging#falls#hazard-prevention
Indoor Habits and Dim Light May Push Global Myopia to 50% by 2050
science6 months ago

Indoor Habits and Dim Light May Push Global Myopia to 50% by 2050

Researchers warn that up to 50% of people worldwide could be nearsighted by 2050, driven not only by screen time but also indoor living and dim lighting. A SUNY Optometry study in Cell Reports found that focusing on near tasks in low light causes greater pupil constriction and reduced retinal illumination, stressing the eye and potentially promoting eyeball elongation. Outdoor time remains protective; US myopia rose from ~25% to 42% since the 1970s, and treatments may have limited impact if daily habits don’t change.

via Indian Defence Review|
#indoor-living#lighting#myopia
Ikea's Doughnut-Shaped Varmblixt Delivers Cozy, Matter-Ready Ambience
technology6 months ago

Ikea's Doughnut-Shaped Varmblixt Delivers Cozy, Matter-Ready Ambience

An aesthetically striking, $100 doughnut-shaped lamp, Ikea's Varmblixt adds ambient lighting with color options and Matter support, pairing with Apple Home, Alexa, or Google through QR setup and automations; it can mount on a table or wall, uses replaceable bulbs, and while the app/automation controls shine, the included remote can be fussy and a hub may be needed for some setups.

via CNET|
#ikea#lighting#matter
Vanity Fair Oscars Lighting Fiasco Signals a Leadership Shakeup
culture6 months ago

Vanity Fair Oscars Lighting Fiasco Signals a Leadership Shakeup

At Vanity Fair’s Oscars party, the carpet lighting was described as harsh, making even the star-studded lineup look just like real people with pores. The misstep comes as Vanity Fair undergoes a leadership shakeup, with Vogue’s Mark Guiducci taking over and moving the party to the LACMA venue, alongside guest-list trimming, per The Hollywood Reporter. The lighting snafu is framed as a symptom of these changes and a shift in how glamorous the event is meant to feel.

via The Cut|
#carpet#celebrity-culture#culture
Unedited Glare: Oscars After-Party Lighting Sparks Celebrity Reactions
entertainment6 months ago

Unedited Glare: Oscars After-Party Lighting Sparks Celebrity Reactions

At the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, guests reportedly faced “unforgiving” lighting that left many appearing different in professional photos, sparking chatter about celebrities’ unedited appearances. The Hollywood Reporter quoted attendees describing blinding brightness and heat—one said it felt like being under klieg lights—while insiders said the harsh lighting exposed pounds and wrinkles; Kris Jenner’s unedited photo also circulated online, fueling wider conversations about photogenic reality versus public image.

via BuzzFeed|
#celebrities#entertainment#lighting