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A newly-launched luxury cruise ship which features a large external LED screen has been unveiled. MSC Cruises recently launched two new ships, the MSC Orchestra and MSC Poesia, which are designed to provide premium trips for passengers. The MSC Orchestra has space for 2,550 travellers and offers a large number of top-class accommodations. Many of…

The Indian city of Shimla is to install a number of LED screens at some of the most sought-after locations in the area. Indopia reports that Shimla Municipal Corporation has given the go-ahead for the construction of the new LED screens at the Ridge park and the Mall road. Along with providing the installation company…

An updated version of the Doctor Who star K-9 has won the latest round of the Trossen Robotics competition. The 2009 version of the robot dog has been updated to include LED eyes, plus an LED screen on its back that provides the user with “status reports” according to GizMag. Although at first glance it…

Motorists in Oxfordshire may find it easier to find a parking space thanks to LED signs. West Oxfordshire district council recently revealed proposals that target the region’s traffic problems. Some £130,000 is earmarked to buy LED signs which will inform motorists about any traffic delays in the region, the Witney Gazette reports. In addition, the…

A US professional angler has installed LED lights on his boat to help him win a competition. Randy Howell, from Alabama, will soon take part in the Bassmaster Elite Series which sees him competing with fishing experts, Bass Zone reports. Blue Water LED recently stepped forward to offer its innovative LED lights to the angler…

Two US theatres are aiming to boost tickets sales with the installation of four LED signs. The Citi Performing Arts Center, in Boston, is home to both the Wang Theatre and Shubert Theatre. Until recently both venues relied on traditional billboards to advertise forthcoming shows which meant just one advert at a time was displayed.…

Lincolnshire residents may soon find their streets are lit up with LED bulbs. The county council recently debated plans which could see the introduction LED lighting in order to save money, the Lincolnshire Echo reports. At present, a pilot scheme is running in both Tattershall and Mablethorpe which is trailing different kinds of bulbs as…

A US baseball team is set to receive a new LED scoreboard in time for the forthcoming competitive season. The Tri-City Dust Devils, from Pasco, Washington, are removing an old scoreboard lit with incandescent lights in favour of one incorporating LED technology. Spectators are likely to benefit from the new board as it is larger…

A new toy is helping children to learn to write by using an LED screen. The Scribble and Write, released by LeapFrog, forms part of a new range dedicated to making learning fun and interactive, according to the company. Children are taught how to write the alphabet on an LED screen which displays individual letters…

A new substance used to construct LED lights may lead to further reductions in the amount of power used by the innovative bulbs. Developed by the Cambridge Centre for Gallium Nitride, the LED lights use a substance which can now be mass produced. Colin Humphreys, lead researcher on the project, explained that recent experiments revealed…