Nichia launches GigaWhite, an ultra-bright white laser SMD for automotive headlights and specialty lighting, offering 10x the brightness of standard LEDs. Find out more at LightNOW.
ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT // LEGISLATION + REGULATION
Brazil Eliminated Daylight Savings Time; Now Reconsidering
Brazil reconsiders daylight saving time after eliminating it in 2024, weighing potential energy savings and economic impacts of the policy. Learn more at LightNOW.
AWARDS // EVENTS
Update On 2025 Lighting Industry Events & Awards
2025 lighting industry events and awards update: Six major conferences and five award programs announced with upcoming deadlines for submissions and registrations. See more at LightNOW.
INTERVIEWS + OPINION // LIGHTING INDUSTRY
Interview: Carrie Meadows On LEDs Magazine Shut Down
LEDs Magazine ceases publication after 20 years. Former editor Carrie Meadows discusses industry changes and the publication's impact on lighting. Read more at LightNOW.
AGRICULTURE // PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY
Product Monday: LG Smart Lamps Grow Plants Indoors
LG unveils smart floor and side table lamps with integrated plant-growing systems at CES 2025, offering autonomous indoor gardening for urban spaces. See it all at LightNOW.
ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT // LEGISLATION + REGULATION
NYC Large Buildings Cut Energy Use for Fifth Straight Year
NYC large buildings cut energy use for the fifth consecutive year, with 92% complying with 2024 carbon limits and 43% already meeting 2030 standards. Find out more at LightNOW.
CONTROLS // PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY
Z-Wave Long Range Enables 1.5 Mile Wireless Connectivity
Z-Wave Long Range extends smart lighting control up to 1.5 miles, enabling larger installations with simplified setup and increased scalability. Read more at LightNOW.
CONTROLS // LIGHTING INDUSTRY
Industrial Smart Building Market To Nearly Double By 2026
Industrial smart building market to reach $14 billion by 2026, driven by AI, automation, and sustainability goals, including a 95% growth rate from 2024. Learn more at LightNOW.
SunLED Life Science to unveil SunBooster, an NIR light therapy device, at CES 2025. The SunBooster attaches to monitors and delivers the health benefits of natural sunlight indoors. Read more at LightNOW.
