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17 Best Smart Home Lighting (2024): Decorative Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps

17 Best Smart Home Lighting (2024): Decorative Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps

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More Smart Lights We Tested Photograph: Simon Hill There are tons of smart ambient lighting panels, strips, lamps, and strings. Here are a few we also like. Lepro N1 AI Smart Neon Light Strip for $40: This is much like the Govee Neon Light Strip above, offering a lovely diffused light in whatever color you want with support for many animated effects, music syncing, and more in the app. But, I found the connectivity less reliable and prefer the Govee app. I also tested the Lepro S1 AI Smart LED Strip Light ($20), a cheaper light strip without the diffuser, and it’s perfectly decent for recessed spots. Linkind Smart TV Light Strip With HDMI Sync Box for $47: This is a far cheaper version of the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box above, and it includes a sync box and a color light strip suitable for up to 90-inch TVs. It works okay, but the HDMI inputs are limited to 4K at 60 Hz, and it’s not as good as our TV picks above, though …

5 Types of Photography Lighting You Can Easily Capture on Your Smartphone

5 Types of Photography Lighting You Can Easily Capture on Your Smartphone

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Key Takeaways Utilize harsh lighting creatively for vintage-style photos and visual storytelling, but avoid facing the sun. Backlighting can create flattering effects if done correctly with natural or indoor lighting. Explore artificial lighting options such as streetlights and neon signs for creative night photography. You can use lighting for your smartphone photos in numerous creative ways, and this guide will show you a list of your best options. Keep reading to discover the best ways to use soft lighting, artificial lighting, and much more—with real-life examples. 1 Harsh Lighting While I used to avoid photographing in harsh lighting at all times (i.e. around midday), I’ve been looking for ways to get creative during my least favorite conditions—of which this is one. When done correctly, you can use harsh lighting to great effect. For example, it’s handy if you want to capture vintage-style photos on your phone. Danny Maiorca/MUO Photographing in harsh lighting can also be useful if you have other interesting subjects in your images. You’ll also have fewer problems creating an amazing photo if …

How I Make Harsh Lighting Work for My Smartphone Photos

How I Make Harsh Lighting Work for My Smartphone Photos

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Key Takeaways Use HDR mode to balance light contrasts in harsh lighting situations. Block out light with your hand or use third-party camera apps for exposure control. Utilize natural diffusers, reflective surfaces, and varied angles for creative photo outcomes. Harsh lighting can be a real headache when trying to capture the perfect shot with your smartphone. Unlike DSLRs, where you have all sorts of controls, smartphones can feel a bit limiting. But here’s the thing: harsh lighting doesn’t have to ruin your photos. I’ve found a few tricks that help me make harsh lighting work in my favor. Here’s how I do it. 1 Using HDR Mode My first go-to when shooting under harsh light is turning on my phone’s HDR mode. HDR mode gets a bad rap sometimes for producing overly processed-looking images. However, I’ve found it particularly helpful when shooting in uncontrollable light conditions. HDR mode captures multiple images at different exposures and blends them to create a balanced shot. This can help reduce the intense contrasts that harsh lighting often creates, making …

Way Day 2024: The Best Wayfair Deals on Chandeliers, Wall Sconces, Lamps and More Lighting

Way Day 2024: The Best Wayfair Deals on Chandeliers, Wall Sconces, Lamps and More Lighting

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TikTok can be hit or miss when it comes to the latest design trends, but interior designers are using the viral video-sharing app to share advice about home lighting and their suggestions are pretty spot-on: The best way to make any space feel more inviting is by having lighting at every level. Your single desk lamp or harsh overhead lighting isn’t cutting it — having a mix of statement pendant lights, warming wall sconces and accent floor and desk lamps is key to a cozy home. Shop Way Day Lighting Deals We know lighting can get expensive, but Wayfair’s Way Day 2024 sale is the best time to save big on everything for your home. Now through Monday, May 6, the home retail giant is offering up to 80% off everything from outdoor furniture and sofas to kitchen appliances and lighting for every mood — plus free shipping with every order. There are hundreds of lighting fixtures on sale right now, but we’ve found the most stylish options to light up every corner of your home. From …

The shift to LED lighting is stopping us from seeing our night skies

The shift to LED lighting is stopping us from seeing our night skies

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Los Angeles at night Eloi_Omella/Getty Images A story I like to tell from my childhood, to help people understand the importance of dark night skies, is about growing up in Los Angeles next to a freeway. I am a child of the smoggy 1980s and 1990s in LA, when the air quality was infamously bad. The city was also incredibly lit-up at night. The smog and light pollution created a situation where we could see almost no celestial features except for the moon and sometimes Venus. I didn’t see a dark night sky until I was a teenager, when I learned for the first time that, given the right conditions, we can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. I had no idea. Almost two decades later, while I was in Chile on my first and only professional telescope observing run, I stood under a clear southern sky and realised that my ancestors had seen skies like this all the time. They didn’t have to travel for 24 hours across thousands of miles. A …

Final Day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Cuts Beams Indoor and Outdoor Lighting Pricing

Final Day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Cuts Beams Indoor and Outdoor Lighting Pricing

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Adding a new light fixture in a home can be difficult, especially if you need to drill through walls to get cabling and electrical boxes installed. Luckily, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has discounted a lot of great indoor and outdoor lighting from Beams, and it allows you to add a light without all the hassle. Even better, many of these lights are motion-activated and use LEDs, so they’ll last a lot longer on a charge. If you’re thinking of grabbing a couple, you can get a Beams light for as low as $7. There are lots of options, from basic internal lights to high-end floodlights, and even some wired options if you want to go that route. These sleep-friendly nightlights are motion-activated and provide 20 lumens of soft amber lighting so you don’t stub your toes on the way to the bathroom at night. You can snag a three-pack on sale for $25, saving you $5 compared to the usual price, or grab one for $10. Or you can brighten up your front porch with …

The MEPs lighting up TikTok – POLITICO

The MEPs lighting up TikTok – POLITICO

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More MEPs started trickling into TikTok from 2022, including EPP and ECR lawmakers, who until then had been largely absent. By that point, the ID group was already well-represented. January 2024 was the month with the most new MEP accounts on TikTok — 16 new accounts in total — showing the European Parliament is keen to capitalize on the platform’s popularity ahead of June’s election. 5. The average MEP isn’t Gen Z Even if they’re posting on TikTok, politicians remain much older than the typical Gen-Z user of the video-sharing site. Does it matter? On the one hand, far-right MEP and TikTok superstar Jordan Bardella is the youngest MEP on TikTok. On the other, 47-year-old Polish MEP Robert Biedron — at 11 million likes — proves that age ain’t nothing but a number. POLITICO carried out an analysis between February 15 and March 8 looking at Members of the European Parliament on TikTok. The research between February 15 and 20 found TikTok accounts for 186 Members of the European Parliament. Data on the activity of …

Grab these deep discounts on GE CYNC lighting: Bulbs, strips, dimmers, and more

Grab these deep discounts on GE CYNC lighting: Bulbs, strips, dimmers, and more

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › It was dark when I woke up this morning. That’s not some metaphor for how crummy Daylight Savings Time makes me feel. It was still night when my alarm went off. Luckily, good lighting can make the transition into daytime a lot more comfortable. Right now, Amazon has GE CYNC lighting for up to half-off. That includes bulbs, strips, and even dimmer switches if you want to upgrade your entire system. We’re big fans of the GE smart light bulbs and smart light switches, so we’re glad to see them on sale. GE CYNC Smart LED Light Bulbs, Soft White, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 2 Pack $16.30 (was $24.99) Some smart lights require an extra hardware hub in order to work at all, but these CYNC bulbs connect directly and take orders from an app or a voice assistant like Alexa. In fact, Amazon can link the bulbs to your Alexa before shipping them so they’ll arrive …

Master iPhone Photography: Secrets of Amazing Lighting

Master iPhone Photography: Secrets of Amazing Lighting

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In the captivating world of iPhone photography, grasping the subtle intricacies of lighting can dramatically enhance the caliber of your photographs. Regardless of whether you are an experienced photographer with years of practice behind the lens or simply a photography enthusiast who loves snapping spontaneous moments while on the move, understanding the pivotal role that light plays in photography is essential. The insightful video from iPhone Photography School serves as a comprehensive guide, illuminating the ways in which light can be harnessed to markedly improve the outcome of your iPhone photographs. By embarking on a deep dive into the complex world of lighting, we can uncover how strategic use of light can revolutionize your approach to iPhone photography, ensuring that each photograph you take is not merely captured, but crafted with an eye towards achieving absolute perfection. The Pivotal Role of Light Light is the cornerstone of photography. Without it, the art of capturing moments would be impossible. It’s essential to grasp that even the most scenic location or the highest level of expertise can …

Razer unveils pro-grade USB mic with RGB lighting

Razer unveils pro-grade USB mic with RGB lighting

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Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Razer unveiled its Razer Seiren V3 Chroma, a professional-grade USB microphone with RGB lighting customization. The microphone is aimed at hardcore gaming fans and creators. It aims to redefine user experiences with its combination of RGB lighting customization, advanced control features, and audio clarity. The standout feature of the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma is its Stream and Game Reactive Lighting, fueled by Razer Chroma RGB technology. This customization option not only enhances visual aesthetics but also elevates immersion to new heights, setting it apart from other USB microphones in the market, the company said. One of the standout functionalities is the Multi-Function Tap-to-Mute Sensor, providing users with extended control through multi-tap actions and a lighting indicator for instant and intuitive operations. This feature ensures seamless interaction during gaming, streaming, or casual conversations. GB Event GamesBeat Summit Call for Speakers We’re thrilled to open our call for speakers to our flagship event, GamesBeat …