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Consumer tech multinational Xiaomi revealed a nifty battery-powered camping lantern in China back in March, with a mini lamp and torch module that could be popped out of its head. Now the 2-in-1 has been released globally.Continue ReadingCategory: Outd… Continue reading Xiaomi camping lantern offers 2-in-1 lighting flexibility
When wired networking or data connections can’t be made, for reasons of distance or practicality, various wireless protocols are available to us. Wi-Fi is among the most common, at least …read more Continue reading Wireless Data Connections Through Light
We often say that hardware hacking has never been easier, thanks in large part to low-cost modular components, powerful microcontrollers, and highly capable open source tools. But we can sometimes …read more Continue reading Light Meets Movement with a Minimum of Parts
[Yuichiro Morimoto] wanted to create a decorative lamp, one that wasn’t burdened with batteries or wires, but used just the ambient light in the room to create a directed glow …read more Continue reading Directing Ambient Light For Some Extra Glow
Snapping pictures is not technically difficult with modern technology, but taking good photographs is another matter. There are a number of things that a photographer needs to account for in …read more Continue reading Taking (Good) Pictures of PCBs
There’s something about light fixtures that attracts makers like moths to a flame. [danthemakerman] wanted something with a more configurable light output and built this Sculptural and Customizable Plywood Lamp. …read more Continue reading Plywood Lamp has Customizable Light Output
The UK’s Adaptalux launched a successful Kickstarter for a modular lighting system for macro photographers back in 2015, and has now returned to the platform to fund production of a mini control unit to power even more lighting creativity.Continue Read… Continue reading Adaptalux Pod Mini brings more lighting flexibility to macro photography
Besides keeping your food cold, there’s not much more we need from a fridge, but that doesn’t stop manufacturers from cramming new features in there in the endless pursuit of “innovation.” The latest example from LG is the MoodUP, a fridge that sports … Continue reading LG’s moody new fridge lights up in custom colors and plays music
We’ve reviewed a bunch of XGIMI smart projectors over the years, and have consistently been surprised by their bang-for-buck excellence. Now the company is heading to IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany, next month for the European debut of the Magic Lamp, a c… Continue reading Smart projector multitasks as room lighting and Bluetooth speaker
The compact ouTask lantern has been designed for after-dark adventurers who need more flexibility than a regular LED head torch, flashlight or overhead lantern can offer – and features a telescoping light pole, built-in tripod, magnetic base and omnidi… Continue reading Telescoping lantern offers 3-in-1 versatility for night-time explorers