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Alloy LED Radialux™ 5.5 COB RGBTW Tape Light

William Attardi on July 13, 2026

New offering from Alloy LED seamlessly integrates dynamic RGB color-changing with tunable white light. Radialux 5.5 COB RGBTW Tape Light is a premium 5-channel LED tape light that combines dynamic color-changing (RGB) capabilities with tunable white light (2700K–6500K), all in a dot-free COB format. With seamless illumination and five-channel control, this tape light offers unlimited design flexibility for color-rich architectural accents, immersive environments, and high-end residential or commercial spaces. Designed for use with advanced controllers, the Radialux 5.5 COB can create vivid saturated colors, soft pastels, or perfectly balanced whites—all from a single light source. The Chip-on-Board (COB) construction delivers a smooth, continuous line of light with no visible diode gaps, even in direct view applications. Radialux™ 5.5 COB RGBTW Tape Light – Alloy LED

Lutron Releases 2026 Luxury Residential Trend Report

William Attardi on January 16, 2026

Lutron Electronics has released its Luxury Residential 2026 Trend Report: Living with Light, providing an in-depth look at emerging trends in residential lighting, automated shades, and controls. Informed by custom surveys from The Harris Poll driven by insights from high-net-worth homeowners and residential designers and architects, as well as Lutron sales and product data, the report highlights how lighting, shading, and controls are now central to both the aesthetic and emotional experience of a home. The report strongly signals that homes are increasingly prioritizing mood, wellness, and personalization. Motorized shades and app-controlled lighting are shifting from luxury upgrades to expected design essentials, while layered, tunable light is foundational to creating spaces that feel human, flexible, and attuned to the rhythms of daily life. Key findings:

  • Lighting as the Heart of the Home
  • The Shift Toward Dynamic, Tunable Light
  • The Evolution of Window Treatments
  • Customization, Personalization, and Materials
  • Smart Controls Complete the Design and the Experience

Download the complete report in PDF format: Lutron 2026 Trend Report – Dropbox

The Creator of Baby Ruth Actually Sued Babe Ruth –The Baby Ruth candy bar was created by the Curtiss Candy Company in 1920 — the same year that baseball legend Babe Ruth hit a then-record 54 home runs. But the Great Bambino was irked that the company was selling a candy bar with such a similar name to his own without offering him any royalties. Rather than take the Curtiss Candy Company to court, the Sultan of Swat decided to make his own candy bar, and in 1926 he debuted Ruth’s Home Run bar. The Curtiss Candy Company responded by turning the tables and taking Ruth to court. They accused the slugger of trying to steal their trademark and capitalize on the success of their brand. In a 1931 deposition, Curtiss founder Otto Schnering insisted the candy was named after “Baby Ruth” Cleveland — the daughter of President Grover Cleveland.  He also attested that the company came up with the name in 1919 before the baseball player had become a household name and that the name was merely coincidental. While the validity of those claims is disputed to this day, the court nonetheless ruled in favor of the candy company, forcing Ruth to end his foray into the world of candy.