Imagine your lighting wall switch becoming obsolete.
Imagine controlling every single feature of your lighting from your Smartphone: dimming an individual light or a set of lights, turning them on/off, setting up a timer, and even tracking energy usage in real-time.
In Japan, that’s becoming a reality. Tokyo-based lighting tech startup Net LED Technology Corp has developed the first cloud-based LED lighting system.
It will go on sale in Japan February 20. The lights are 40W LED tubes with a 40,000 hour lifespan, and they come with built-in Wi-Fi. It’s possible to control the lights from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
For more information, see the feature in TechCrunch or view Net LED Technology Corp’s English site.

Ah, the end of the year. Time for reflection, resolutions, and recaps. 2011 was a busy year for lighting news…
I recently came across a great resource from the
1. When negotiating the steps to your door at night, you’re forced to use your cell phone as a makeshift flashlight.
Have you ever purchased a CFL? Recycled an aluminum can? Turned off the water while you brush your teeth?


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