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LiFi Technology Update

William Attardi on May 1, 2026

PureLiFi & Askey are working together to extend the capabilities of wireless power transmission that uses light generated by LED lighting systems. PureLiFi, Edinbugh, United Kingdom, a large provider of LiFi technology, announced a landmark partnership with Askey, a manufacturer of advanced network communications equipment, for the Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) market. Askey will pioneer the demonstration of a fully integrated “all-in-one” solution that combines a high-performance 5G modem and pureLiFi’s proprietary through-window bridging technology in a streamlined self-installable solution. Developer are working on extending the range of LiFi systems, which is currently  relatively limited. Signify is also working with LiFi through its trulifi system. Several media reports said that LiFi has the capacity to be 100 faster the conventional WiFi. LiFi Technology Update | Electrical Wholesaling

77 Inch Class LG SIGNATURE OLED T: World’s first Transparent 4K Smart TV 2024

William Attardi on January 6, 2025

The groundbreaking OLED T is the World’s first Transparent 4K Smart TV 2024 with True Wireless Video & Audio Transfer. What looks like a standard OLED TV transforms into a high resolution, transparent display with a retractable black shade behind the screen. Visually expand your space with a one-of-a-kind transparent screen that blends into your home environment. Specialized transparent screen savers and other content allows the OLED T to behave like a window while app icons take on a remarkable dimensionality. Packed with the latest cutting-edge picture tech including the a11 AI processor, the OLED T is straight from the future.  Only $60K!  Video:

 

 

Wireless, Digital, and IoT Lighting Systems for Modern Buildings by Colm Nee

William Attardi on December 31, 2024

The choice between wired and wireless lighting control systems often presents a pivotal decision point for contractors and customers alike. Each option carries its own set of advantages and challenges, impacting factors such as cost, ease of installation, maintenance requirements, scalability, security, and flexibility. Staying at the forefront of the transforming landscape of lighting technology presents a significant challenge. Yet, it’s hard to ignore the range of tangible benefits that a modern, wireless lighting system can provide to the contractors installing the systems and the building owners and occupants. This article explores the benefits of the key modern lighting technologies – wireless, digital, and Internet of Things (IoT)-based lighting systems. A Bright Idea: Wireless, Digital and IoT Lighting Systems for Modern Buildings | EC&M

Remembering the Solemn Purpose of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday in May to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. The holiday traces its roots to the years immediately following the American Civil War (1861–1865), which caused massive casualties—roughly 620,000 soldiers dead, about 2% of the U.S. population at the time. Communities across the North and South began spontaneously decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags, a practice that gave rise to the original name: Decoration Day. On May 5, 1868, Major General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)—a powerful Union veterans’ organization—issued General Order No. 11. This proclaimed May 30, 1868, as a nationwide “Decoration Day” to honor those who died in the Civil War. After World War I, the holiday expanded to honor all American service members who died in any war, not just the Civil War.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends for federal employees. This moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May, effective in 1971, when it was also officially named “Memorial Day.” As one 1868 quote put it: “That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”