LED displays encourage road safety in China

LED displays encourage road safety in China

Chinese police have rolled out a new range of plastic signs equipped with built-in LED displays, which are designed to dupe drivers into believing that they are approaching a traffic police vehicle. The LED displays mounted on the signs showcase messages which encourage drivers not to speed and also claim to be measuring the speed…

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iPad 3’s new LED display dazzles

iPad 3's new LED display dazzles

Prior to the launch of the new Apple iPad, which most are referring to as the iPad 3, there was lots of speculation surrounding the type of display technology which would be featured on the tablet. The first two iPad iterations had used the same 9.7 inch LED backlit display, although by the time the…

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3D LED displays dominate expo

3D LED displays dominate expo

The Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show held this month showcased the next generation of AV systems and LED displays played a big role. However, it was the growing number of 3D-ready LED screens that made the headlines, with a number of major manufacturers rolling out devices which feature this technology. Dynascan, the first company worth…

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LEDs formed into cathedral of light

LEDs formed into cathedral of light

One of the world’s most impressive and unique LED displays has been created in the Belgian town of Ghent, by Italian company Luminaire De Cagna this month and it is already drawing crowds from far and wide. Over 55,000 individual LEDs were used in the making of the structure, which was designed to emulate the…

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GM HQ revamped with LED displays

GM HQ revamped with LED displays

The headquarters of General Motors at Detroit in the US have been given a new lease of life, thanks to innovative LED displays designed and installed by YESCO. GM is housed within the Renaissance Centre and, in years gone by, the five peaks of this building were adorned with fixed logos promoting the company. However,…

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Harrods uses LED displays for advertising

Harrods uses LED displays for advertising

Harrods is arguably the best known department store on the planet, but it is now hoping to draw in more customers by advertising its products and services via LED displays. Several LEdscreens are going to be arranged around Harrods, with some occupying external window space so that people on street level can see the content…

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Nike exercise gadget uses LED display

Nike exercise gadget uses LED display

A new device aimed at people who are concerned about improving their levels of fitness has been created by Nike and it features an intriguing LED display, which provides information about activity levels throughout the day. The Nike+ FuelBand is the gadget in question and it is not just designed to be used while you…

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Crystal LED displays created by Sony

Crystal LED displays created by Sony

A lot of focus has been placed on the emergence of large scale Organic LED (OLED) displays in recent weeks, but the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas has also heralded the arrival of a new technology, known as Crystal LED. Japanese firm Sony is behind the hybrid technology which combines the best bits…

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Large scale LED board coming to US sports ground

Large scale LED board coming to US sports ground

Wrigley Field, which is home to the Chicago Cubs, is getting a major update with a 75 foot long LED board, which will provide visitors and home fans with scores, stats, advertisements and other salient information while they are visiting the ground. According to USA Today, the 75 foot LED display will convey a wide…

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LED vest puts TV shows on your chest

LED vest puts TV shows on your chest

LED displays come in all shapes and sizes and have been integrated into clothing for some time now, but a new invention from a cool and kooky engineer has created a whole new way to combine LED systems and video playback with fashion items. US engineer, David Forbes, has integrated hundreds of LEDs into a…

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