LED displays used to protect Chinese taxi drivers

LED displays used to protect Chinese taxi drivers

Taxi driver in the Chinese city of Wuhu, which has a population of 2.3 million, are having surveillance equipment, LED displays, to broadcast emergency messages and panic buttons installed in their vehicles by the local authorities in order to improve their safety and reduce the number of robberies. The increase in surveillance has not been…

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M4 Torch getting LED makeover

M4 Torch getting LED makeover

The famous M4 Torch outdoor advertising display is having its current digital screens replaced with large scale LED boards that will make it more engaging and efficient than ever before. The M4 Torch is operated by JCDecaux. The firm announced that the replacement process will take place on the 11th of October, when the existing…

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Huge LED display installed in Sydney Cricket Ground

Huge LED display installed in Sydney Cricket Ground

A new large scale LED display is set to be put in place at the Sydney Cricket Ground just in time for the international season of this and many other popular sports to kick off. Display manufacturer Panasonic has been commissioned to create the LED display that will entertain and inform fans at both rugby…

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Live streaming to LED displays harnessed by advertisers

Live streaming to LED displays harnessed by advertisers

Commuters and consumers visiting one of several major London rail stations were privy to exclusive footage beamed from the launch event for the new Suzuki Swift directly to large scale LED displays. The screens were used in what is considered to be an industry first on August 31st as the idea of streaming footage in…

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Louvre getting LED makeover

Louvre getting LED makeover

The Louvre is one of the most famous museums in the world and Toshiba has just announced a deal that will see it install LED systems as part of a renovation project that will make the French tourist attraction more energy efficient and eco-friendly. A number of the most popular areas within the Louvre are…

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LED display integrate 3D tech into rollercoaster

LED display integrate 3D tech into rollercoaster

A Japanese amusement park has created a unique rollercoaster experience by adding interactive 3D technology to the Space Fantasy ride using integrated LED displays. The Japanese location of famous Universal Studios franchise has taken advantage of the new interactive 3D LED display technology offered by GestureTek to make the excitement of a rollercoaster even more…

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LEDs used as fashion accessory

LEDs used as fashion accessory

Whilst scientists have attempted to integrate electronic technology into clothing for many years, those more concerned with the fashionable side of dressing up have also been harnessing various contemporary systems in more consumer-friendly ways. This is where techno-centric fashion label CuteCircuit comes in, as it specialises in creating clothing that’s not only beautiful but also…

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Growth in use of LEDs for traffic signage continues

Growth in use of LEDs for traffic signage continues

Governments and local councils around the world are continuing to invest in LED systems to help direct traffic and to pass on information to travellers, according to the latest figures. Funding is being allocated to solid state lighting (SSL) which takes advantage of LED technology to provide brighter, safer and more efficient signalling for motorists…

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