2016-01-15

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A MIT research has caught on like wild-fire in the industry this week, since it holds the potential of reviving the nearly phased-out incandescent bulbs. The research claims that by using nano optic crystal structures, they were able to raise incandescent luminous efficiency to 6% and holds the potential of reaching 40% rivaling LEDs. However, there was a slight glitch in the press release. The cited luminous efficiency data was a bit outdated, most likely traced to 2013 results. Thanks to a reader from Epistar, who pointed us into the right direction
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Samsung Electronics America today announced availability for the 115” Class Neo QLED 4K (QN90F), the latest super big screen to join the expansive 2025 Samsung TV lineup. The display delivers stunning, AI-enhanced picture quality that&rs... READ MORE