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An LED bulb has been created that can last a staggering ten years, according to its manufacturers. Constructed by C.Crane, the GeoBulb II resembles a traditional incandescent lamp but lasts significantly longer. Figures from the company reveal that the LED bulb will stay alight for three years if it was in constant use, while eight…

A major supermarket in south Wales is using LED screens to reduce the numbers of troublesome drivers in its car park. Town officials from Blackwood have welcomed the move which hopes to cut down on the numbers of motorists who travel to Asda just to congregate in its car park, rather than go shopping. The…

An LED sign has been erected in London as part of an exhibit by a controversial artist. Santiago Sierra recently unveiled his Death Counter installation featuring an LED sign which counts the numbers of people passing away each day across the world. The LED clock has been fixed to the building of insurance provider Hiscox,…

Business is booming for a Canadian LED sign manufacturer due to the raise in awareness of the energy-saving technology. John Florence, from Florence Signs and Graphics, Cambridge, reports a 30 per cent increase in income compared to the same period last year. The company has recently installed LED signs for a host of clientele including…

The US government has made the move to greener lighting by installing LED bulbs in the Pentagon. Cree recently announced that it would be supplying the defence centre with 4,200 LED bulbs. Figures from the light supplier reveal that the lamps will reduce the carbon emissions of the building by 140 tonnes each year. In…

A south-eastern European reality show has erected LED screens in order to boost viewer numbers. Lighthouse Technologies has supplied television programme Operacija Trijumf, aired in Serbia, with four LED screens. The show sees members of the public compete in a talent competition live on stage. Now viewers can closely watch the performances of the contestants…

A new Tesco store featuring LED lighting is likely to be constructed in Devon later this year. The proposed Kingsbridge-based stored has been hit by a series of delays but planning officials are optimistic that the supermarket will be built this autumn. Plans show that the company intends to construct an eco-friendly shop that features…

LED screens will be used to highlight how the devices can help to boost sales for retailers. The National Retail Federation (NRF) is soon launching its annual show in the US which informs traders on the best ways to advertise products to consumers. Held in New York City, the event runs from January 11th until…

A new range of alarm clocks incorporating LED lights and music promises to give buyers a better night’s sleep. Launched by SDI Technologies, the Timex Bedtime Beats range were created using research by scientists at the US’s Case Western Reserve University, Ohio. A study showed that people sleep better if they listen to music which…

A newly-designed television display has been incorporated with an LED light source which removes the need for mercury in the device. Created by Victor Company of Japan (JVC), the 32-inch screen measures just 7mm in depth. The use of LED technology in the display means that future production of the device will not need to…