Lumio The light bulb has evolved dramatically since Thomas Edison first demonstrated his fledgling incandescent light bulb in 1879. The ability to simply throw a little light at the flick of a switch may have been an adequate selling point in the pre-incandescent “dark” ages, but today we want more than basic light guides.
With the advent of LEDs, design enthusiasts are turning lighting into a kind of art form that is actually accessible to homeowners. And the connectivity allows many of them to perform various useful tricks, like alerting you to incoming calls, which is useful for those of us who suffer from phantom vibration syndrome (it’s a thing). From levitating lamps to devices with built-in digital assistants that can order takeout on our behalf, here are 12 of our favorite lamps on the market.
Heng balance
Heng Balance is one of the more original lamps we have seen in recent years. “Heng” means “balance” in Chinese, and the overall design is inspired by traditional round fans and window frames. A string of lights runs along the inside edge, and unlike most lamps, there’s actually no switch on the Heng Balance. Instead, the unit uses two balls with built-in magnets, which attract each other and activate the lamp when it gets close enough.
Read more here.
The easiest
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Like the Heng, the Lightest lamp also uses magnets. However, the Lightest’s magnetic base and lamp repel each other, allowing the lamp stand to float right above the base. You can even 3D print your own shades for even more customization.
Read more here.
Lumio
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Lumio is a versatile lamp that can provide some light at home and on the go. The lamp is designed to resemble a hardcover book and as such, the inner “pages” expand a full 360 degrees. Magnets along the outside also allow you to mount the Lumio to almost any magnetic surface. Needless to say, if Lumia visionary and owner DJ Khaled is at the forefront of technological integration, the units should sell like hot cakes in no time. #MajorKey
Read our full review here.
C
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
GE designed the C to work in tandem with a range of compatible smart home devices. The LED table lamp uses Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa, which allows you to order takeout, preheat the oven and even listen to the latest news. As the smart home market continues to grow in the coming years, we can only expect to see more products like the C in the future.
Read more here.
Quite a smart lamp
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
The Pretty Smart Lamp lives up to its name. A web-like device can help you find your phone and connect to other smart home devices. Its light sensor automatically adjusts brightness based on your surroundings and offers a range of colors and lighting sequences for when you’re going through your blue period. It also comes in a variety of styles, so if you don’t want something that looks like a shiny crystal on your nightstand — who are you?! — there are other possibilities.
Read more here.
Flyte levitating light bulb
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
More bulb than lamp, Flyte is a wirelessly powered lamp that floats in the air like magic. In reality, however, this is due to magnetic levitation. The non-contact light draws energy from a wooden block located directly under the device. Inside the rotating wooden base, electromagnets attract the base of the bulb, while slightly stronger magnets repel, making the bulb float in mid-air. The point is: David Blaine has nothing on Flyte.
Read more here.
Lace lamps
LP Jacques
If you want your whole place to sparkle, get these 3D printed lace lamps from French designers Linlin and Pierre-Yves Jaques. The 3D printed plastic insert around the bulb casts soft and beautiful shadows on the walls whenever you turn on the light. Le sigh. They are very expensive, around 500 dollars.
Notti
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Yes, Notti does cool things, like changing color based on phone notifications, syncing with your alarm, and the beat of your tune. But the best part? You can probably fool your friends into thinking it’s an Aggro Crag piece from Nickelodeon’s Guts, with its mountaintop-like design.
Read more here.
Aerolight
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Flat is where it’s at, according to Aerelight from OTI Lumionics. It’s an OLED table lamp, so it’s made of the same material as those TVs we rave about. Unlike LEDs, OLEDs can be unrolled flat like a newspaper, and Aerelight takes full advantage of said design. It is extremely thin and should last between 15 and 20 years.
Read more here.
GravityLight 2
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
While it may not look as appealing as some of the other lights on our list, the GravityLight does something much more important: It’s a gravity-powered lighting system that could provide light to some of the more than 1.1 billion people who live without electricity. Safer and more efficient than something like kerosene, the power generated by some kind of system of weights and pulleys lights the LED bulb. If you don’t want it for yourself, consider contributing to the organization’s ongoing humanitarian efforts in Kenya.
Read more here.
Philips Hue Go
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Shaped like a bowl and just as portable, the Philips Hue Go can be tilted wherever you need a little more light. Cycle through millions of colors, receive notifications and charge it every three hours. However, the real appeal of the flashlight is that you can take it outside to illuminate your grill. Plus, since it’s Philips, it syncs with other smart home devices.
Read more here.
ColorUp lamp
Image used with permission of the copyright holder
Just call him a chameleon. Place the ColorUp portable lamp on your little red carriage, purple man-eater, or green dollar bill; squeeze; and the bulb changes color to match what the camera captures. Its balloon shape also makes it fun. Unfortunately, PEGA Design & Engineering promised to see this lamp by the end of 2014, and we’re still waiting.
Read more here.
This article was originally written on June 7, 2015 and was updated by Dallon Adams in March to include Heng Balance, Lightest, Lumio and C.
Editor’s recommendations
Categories: GAMING
Source: newstars.edu.vn