The Drive

Here’s How LED Headlight Optics Work

I’m something of a headlight nerd. In a previous life, I retrofitted HID projector headlamps onto my 2009 Honda Civic Si for better light output. I’m planning a similar project for my beater 2015 VW ...
The Drive

Yellow Off-Road Lights Work. Here’s Why

The world of off-road lighting is absolutely wild. From Hellas to KC Hilites, ARB to Lightforce, and everything in between, there’s every sort of light technology available for a price. But while ...
CNET

Solar-Powered Lights: Conveniently Cordless, but Less Durable

You don't have to light up your yard during the day. The sun does that. But what if the sun's energy could light up your yard again at night? That's the appeal of solar-powered outdoor lights. They ...
Wall Street Journal

The Tech Behind How Concert LED Light Wristbands Work

From arena-sized concerts like Taylor Swift or Coldplay to the Super Bowl halftime show: wearable LEDs have turned the audience into part of the show. WSJ goes behind the scenes with one LED company, ...
IFLScience

How Do Neon Lights Work?

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inforum

How LED lights allow homeowners flexibility in their homes

FARGO - During these long winter months, Midwesterners tend to spend long hours in their home, soaking up the light when they flip on a switch instead of sprawling out under the sun's warm rays. Like ...
SlashGear

Here's How Traffic Lights Actually Work, And How They Detect Your Car

The concept of the traffic light actually dates all the way back to the 1860s, where gas-lit signals were placed on the posh streets that lined the Houses of Parliament in London. Of course, back then ...
NPR

It's not just you: Christmas lights look different now, and can give you headaches

For many, strolling around neighborhoods to look at the holiday light displays is an annual tradition that brings twinkling cheer. But with the rise of LED lights in the last decade, some of the joy ...
news10nbc

First Alert Weather In-Depth: How do the Northern Lights work?

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For the past four nights in a row, Rochester has been treated to one of Mother Nature’s most amazing phenomena, the Northern Lights. But what exactly are the Northern Lights, and how ...
The New York Times

I Refuse to Buy Expensive Grow Lights When These $20 Shop Lights Work Just as Well

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sebastian Compagnucci ...
Android Authority

What do the green lights mean on the Apple Watch and how to turn them off

An Apple Watch is a powerful fitness tracker and health-tracking tool, but how do its sensors work? One common Apple Watch problem users face is a misunderstanding of the lights on the back of their ...