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Harrods uses LED displays for advertising

Harrods is arguably the best known department store on the planet, but it is now hoping to draw in more customers by advertising its products and services via LED displays. Several LEdscreens are going to be arranged around Harrods, with some occupying external window space so that people on street level can see the content that is being shown. Thousands of...
Thursday, 26th January 2012 - full story

Nike exercise gadget uses LED display

A new device aimed at people who are concerned about improving their levels of fitness has been created by Nike and it features an intriguing LED display, which provides information about activity levels throughout the day. The Nike+ FuelBand is the gadget in question and it is not just designed to be used while you are exercising but is, instead, intended to sit on...
Tuesday, 24th January 2012 - full story

Large scale LED board coming to US sports ground

Wrigley Field, which is home to the Chicago Cubs, is getting a major update with a 75 foot long LED board, which will provide visitors and home fans with scores, stats, advertisements and other salient information while they are visiting the ground. According to USA Today, the 75 foot LED display will convey a wide variety of content to the crowds, from player...
Tuesday, 17th January 2012 - full story

Crystal LED displays created by Sony

A lot of focus has been placed on the emergence of large scale Organic LED (OLED) displays in recent weeks, but the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas has also heralded the arrival of a new technology, known as Crystal LED. Japanese firm Sony is behind the hybrid technology which combines the best bits of LCD and LED systems in order to create a viable...
Tuesday, 17th January 2012 - full story

LED vest puts TV shows on your chest

LED displays come in all shapes and sizes and have been integrated into clothing for some time now, but a new invention from a cool and kooky engineer has created a whole new way to combine LED systems and video playback with fashion items. US engineer, David Forbes, has integrated hundreds of LEDs into a special vest-like garment which, when worn by a user, will...
Tuesday, 10th January 2012 - full story

LED display maker loses value

Universal Display, a company which supplies LED systems to a number of the world's largest manufacturers, has been hit with a slump in share values, after a deal with Samsung turned out to be less lucrative for the firm than originally anticipated. Universal Display owns a number of patents, exceeding 1,000 in total, which cover various technologies behind modern LED...
Monday, 9th January 2012 - full story

Apple iPad 3 LED display rumours resurface

Leaked information from the chain of tech companies which will supply Apple with components for the iPad 3 suggests that a very different type of screen will be present on the firm's next tablet. The original iPad and then the iPad 2 used the same 9.7 inch LED backlit screen with IPS technology and twin LED bars, in order to bring the display's content to life. The...
Monday, 9th January 2012 - full story

LG to unveil world's largest Organic LED display

Organic LED displays (OLED) have yet to make much of an impact on the mainstream market because only very small screens could reasonably be produced at a price that most could afford. However, it seems that South Korean electronics firm, LG, has overcome the previous prohibitive factors and is gearing up to launch a range of OLED displays ranging up to 55 inches in...
Monday, 9th January 2012 - full story

Tablet LED displays compared

Three of the most important tablet computers on the market at the moment have had their screens compared to find out which offers the best quality viewing experience. The Amazon Kindle Fire, Apple iPad 2 and Nook Tablet all use LED backlit displays with LCD panels, but while the technologies are superficially similar, under the scrutiny of DisplayMate, some...
Monday, 9th January 2012 - full story

LED signs aid choreography of military display

The British Military Tournament was held at Earl's Court in London in December and a new system of centrally controlled LED signs helped to keep the soldiers and performers on the right track, while they were taking part in the display. With 100 mounted riders and a further 600 participants performing in front of sell out crowds, it was vital to perfect the timing and...
Monday, 9th January 2012 - full story

LED displays hitting 100 London bus stops

LED backlit displays with LCD panels and full HD resolutions are set to be installed at around 100 locations in the capital in order to target commuters taking some of the busiest bus routes around. The LED displays are already being installed at many bus shelters and the scheme will go live on November 28th, with analysts expecting to see more than 10.8 million...
Wednesday, 30th November 2011 - full story

LED displays top off New York taxis

The yellow taxi cab is as significant an icon of New York City as the black Hackney Carriage is in London. Advertisements have been perched on the roof of cabs in the Big Apple for many years, but now LED displays are going to start appearing in their place. Billboard Taxi Media has recently announced its plans to bring LED displays to taxis across the US in order to...
Thursday, 17th November 2011 - full story

UK gets LED testing facility

A new laboratory which will allow SMEs (small and medium size enterprises) to test LED displays and lighting has been opened in Gloucestershire, according to Electronics Weekly. The new centre will allow companies to try out LED lighting and signage, testing it using advanced technology which is far more accurate than older kit. A whole range of variables...
Tuesday, 15th November 2011 - full story

Apple iPad 3 to use advanced LED technology

The original iPad and its successor have both used the same LED backlit display, but now manufacturer Apple is thought to be trying something new for the third in this internationally popular tablet computing range. The 9.7 inch on the iPad 2 has a native resolution of 1024x768 and it is illuminated by a single LED array, which provides sufficient brightness. However,...
Tuesday, 8th November 2011 - full story

LED displays taking alphabetical shapes

LED displays at a growing number of sports stadia in the US are starting to be chosen not in the standard square or rectangular shapes but, instead, in a number of unique arrangements, which take advantage of the flexibility of LED technology. The latest stadium to get a bespoke LED display is the MetLife arena in New Jersey. The name of the venue has been turned into...
Monday, 7th November 2011 - full story

Beijing Capital International Airport gets new large scale LED display

An LED display that has an area of 150 square metres has been launched at the Beijing Capital International Airport in China. A yearlong contract to advertise on the LED display has been secured by China New Media, for an estimated value of £1.75 million. The LED display has a prime position within the airport, sitting at a junction where passengers for both...
Thursday, 3rd November 2011 - full story

Summer of LED signs concludes

The summer of 2011 saw the UK host a large number of festivals, concerts and events of all kinds. This year many of them features LED signs and boards, which were used to provide information, advice and advertisements to the hundreds of thousands of visitors. At the famous Glastonbury Festival, LED signs were used in order to manage the large crowds, giving them...
Thursday, 3rd November 2011 - full story

Musical advertised via inventive LED display campaign

Hit West End musical, Wicked, which tells the story of the Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West, is being advertised at London's Euston Station via its new system of LED displays and digital signage, ahead of the Christmas rush. Wicked is being advertised heavily during this period because major events, such as Halloween and the half term...
Thursday, 3rd November 2011 - full story

Advanced LED signage revealed at Euston station

Travellers at the Euston travel interchange in London will just be getting their first peek at the £1.3 million new digital signage setup created by JC Decaux, which is going live this week to introduce a new generation of information and advertising techniques. Nine displays which combine LED backlighting and LCD panels are arrayed around the main concourse within...
Monday, 10th October 2011 - full story

Solar powered LED signs installed at UK university

The Queen Mary University of London has just received a new selection of LED signs which draw their power from solar energy, creating the ultimate combination of efficiency and convenience for those attending the academic institution. The LED technology comes courtesy of manufacturer DMA, which has produced these outdoor signs for the university in order to cut the...
Monday, 10th October 2011 - full story

360 degree LED display launched

An impressive new LED display designed for digital signage has been created by DynaScan and could be making an appearance at a transport terminal near you in the future. The LED display is capable of showcasing content around 360 degrees of its cylindrical surface. The diameter of the first such display, installed at Saint-Lazare station in Paris, is 39 inches, while...
Thursday, 22nd September 2011 - full story

Social networking integrated into stadium via LED displays

A US sports team is leading the way to make social media more integral to modern events through the medium of LED displays arranged around the ground. The New York Giants will be harnessing a number of different LED display types, from video walls to ribbon displays, in order to showcase content from Twitter. The displays can be found throughout the stadium...
Thursday, 22nd September 2011 - full story

Trafalgar Square gets two new LED displays

A set of two LED displays have been erected at Trafalgar Square in London, created by Panasonic and commissioned as part of the preparations the capital is making ahead of the 2012 Olympics, which are now less than a year away. Each LED display measures 33.6 metres across the diagonal and makes use of very bright LEDs in order to ensure the best viewing experience is...
Monday, 5th September 2011 - full story

NASA harnesses LED display for US event

A large scale, modern LED display is being erected in New York to help support the Wonders of the Universe event, which is being held by famous space organisation NASA. The LED display will be incorporated into a virtual tour of our solar system and further afield, with the first public access allowed from August 17th. Measuring around 10.5 metres across, the...
Monday, 5th September 2011 - full story

Apple leaks images of new LED displays

Apple has inadvertently showcased images of its upcoming LED displays via its website, after the pics slipped online a little earlier than intended. The LED displays were only on show for a short time but avid watchers at MacRumours managed to snag the images and spread them around for all to see. The LED displays produced by Apple for their Cinema range have...
Monday, 5th September 2011 - full story

LED board launched on London's Cromwell Road

A high profile, digital LED board has been installed at a prime position on the busy Cromwell Road in London, with advertiser LCDecaux taking charge of running the display and keeping the content fresh and engaging for passing motorists. Cromwell Road is officially titled as the busiest in Europe and as such the LED board will be viewed by an average of 1.6 million...
Wednesday, 15th June 2011 - full story

New casino integrates LED displays for entertainment and information

The Galaxy Macau casino and resort has recently opened and it is leveraging the full power of LED displays in order to attract the punters from the outside and then keep them happy once they are in the large complex. A pair of outdoor LED displays measuring 13 metres by 10 metres are built into opulent housings on the casino's exterior and a plethora of smaller...
Tuesday, 7th June 2011 - full story

Innovative LED display is installed within O2 headquarters

The UK base of mobile network provider O2 has just been endowed with a brand new LED display which is one of the most unique constructions in the industry. The LED display is arranged in a ribbon format and it was created in conjunction with designers at Swarm, taking the concept of a thin, wide screen and taking them much further than many other comparable...
Monday, 6th June 2011 - full story

Salford Quays development gets LED sign

The Soapworks development on the Salford Quays has been endowed with a brand new, large scale LED sign, which will shine out and make it one of the most recognisable places in the area. The Soapworks was originally a factory complex owned by Colgate and Palmolive and used to manufacture their products, but it has since been bought by a number of investors and has...
Monday, 6th June 2011 - full story

Humanitarian organisations grace LED board in Times Square

Times Square in New York is regularly in the news because of the innovative ways in which its multitude of LED boards and displays are being harnessed for advertising, but last week the humanitarian efforts of several organisations were publicised alongside the marketing lightshows. The large scale LED displays on 42nd Street were chosen to play host to various video...
Tuesday, 24th May 2011 - full story

LED signs play part in road safety and driver awareness

LED displays are being used to run a campaign which encourages drivers to stick to the speed limit on roads in and around the American city of New York. A series of LED signs arrayed along roadsides are being deployed to display adverts and full motion video, which will show drivers the dangers associated with exceeding the prescribed cap on speed which is enforced...
Thursday, 19th May 2011 - full story

Flexible, interactive LED displays integrated into quirky t-shirts

LED displays have been featured in clothing in the past but the latest developments made at a Canadian university have shown that using the technology can allow people to play interactive games when they are out and about. Researchers from Queens University in Ontario have built t-shirts with LED displays and wireless receivers which let the wearers play a game they...
Thursday, 12th May 2011 - full story

Biggest LED display on the planet available for private use

A massive LED display which currently adorns Seoul Square in South Korea is no longer purely exhibited as a work of art, but could, potentially, be harnessed by any individual or organisation for advertising or indeed for a bit of fun. The LED display is officially the largest in the world, stretching over 19 floors on one side of a tower block and encompassing more...
Thursday, 12th May 2011 - full story

LED signage range expanded by NEC

New LED displays from NEC promise to be some of the thinnest ever created for the purposes of digital signage, providing high resolution screens for integration into video walls or solo use. The LED backlit displays in the X Series from NEC are intended to be used 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure that they can fit in well with the demanding tasks...
Thursday, 5th May 2011 - full story

Unique waterproof LED displays created

A range of new LED technology which is water resistant and perfect for either indoor or outdoor usage has been created by Cree. The LEDs are rated to withstand conditions which are in compliance with IPX6 and 8 ratings, which in short, means that the LED displays made using these units will not require a separate protective cover. This in turn will significantly cut...
Wednesday, 4th May 2011 - full story

LED board enables Royal Wedding broadcast in New York

New York's iconic Times Square will be one of the thousands of venues around the globe that will be broadcasting the Royal Wedding live, with the event being displayed in real time on a large LED board to give spectators a detailed look at the pomp and circumstance that will surely surround the day. Both the build up and the service itself will be shown on a digital...
Thursday, 28th April 2011 - full story

LEDs enhance art at National Gallery

The National Gallery in London is set to get LED lighting throughout over the coming two years, with the works of art it houses set to be brightened by efficient new systems which will make it even more engaging for those who visit. The LED lighting will not be doing all the hard work as it will be working in unison with automated roof blinds which can minutely adjust...
Wednesday, 27th April 2011 - full story

LED displays dominate signage and entertainment industries

In an article on AV Interactive it has been pointed out just how much has changed in the world of large scale displays and boards over the last decade, with LED displays managing to edge out the competition and provide the most efficient, convenient type of screen for both indoor and outdoor events. 10 years ago there would have been several key options, with...
Wednesday, 27th April 2011 - full story

LED display helps Burberry launch Beijing store

Fashion brand Burberry is expanding and taking China by storm, with its latest outlet in Beijing launching recently with one of the world's largest LED displays helping to make its presence felt in amongst this bustling metropolis. According to the Telegraph the LED display in the flagship outlet which opened in the imaginatively named Sparkle Roll Plaza is the...
Wednesday, 27th April 2011 - full story

Birmingham gets class leading LED display

A large LED display which has been erected at Cuckoo Wharf in Birmingham, has been making waves in the industry thanks to the innovative manner of its construction and the impressive visual capabilities which it offers. The screen was installed by a firm working on behalf of Scala and it integrates 96 separate LED sheets to create one cohesive whole, which measures 12...
Wednesday, 27th April 2011 - full story

LED overhaul helps Cape Town International Convention Centre go green

An investment of almost £700,000 has helped with the recent renovation of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in South Africa, with LED systems acting as the stars of the show, as its owners look to make it a greener, cleaner place to hold conferences and events. Of the total investment pot, close to £440,000 was spent on installing LED systems,...
Tuesday, 5th April 2011 - full story

Casio creates commercial projectors with LED technology

Earlier this year it was reported that Casio was working on new projection technology to replace traditional lamps with LED systems combined with lasers in a hybrid design. Now the manufacturer has announced its first family of projectors which use this intelligent, efficient evolution. A total of 12 projectors will be joining the range of LED and laser hybrid light...
Thursday, 31st March 2011 - full story

Super-efficient modules for LED signs revealed

An LED signage manufacturer has unveiled its most efficient and environmentally friendly modules to grace the industry to date, allowing for longer life spans and reduced costs. Permlight for Signs has debuted the OmniStar modules for LED signs, promising that each will be able to last for more than 11 years on a 12 hour cycle, or the equivalent of 50,000 hours of...
Wednesday, 30th March 2011 - full story

Organic LED Displays expected to boom in 2011

The use of organic LED displays is expected to grow once again over the next 12 months, after a spokesperson for Universal Display Corporation (UDC), announced that 2010 had seen close to a 100 per cent increase in sales for associated component chemicals which power the production of organic LED displays. South Korean manufacturers Samsung and LG Electronics are...
Thursday, 24th March 2011 - full story

Leeds-based radio station celebrates name change with LED signs

A range of new LED signs are being used to denote the recent arrival of Capital FM to the airwaves in and around the city of Leeds in Yorkshire. Capital FM is part of the nation's biggest independent commercial radio organisation and has taken over the Galaxy FM brand in Leeds, to replace it with its well known moniker. A selection of engaging LED-powered...
Tuesday, 22nd March 2011 - full story

LED boards a hit in Russian cinemas

A cinema chain in Russia has taken advantage of LED boards in order to advertise the menu of products which are available from its concessions stand. Formula Kino cinemas across the capital of Moscow and beyond were kitted out with the LED boards this month. The boards were put up in more than 14 locations and were used to replace the standard printed menus...
Thursday, 17th March 2011 - full story

LED boards aid in US crime solving

Authorities in the US have praised the use of LED boards and the part they played in the capture of a serial rapist on the East Coast of the country. For more than 12 years Aaron H. Thomas carried out rapes and sexual assaults on 12 different occasions and he was finally arrested at the start of the month, after a joint effort involving the FBI, police and members of...
Tuesday, 15th March 2011 - full story

LED displays light up windows of Harrods

Famous London department store Harrods has been blessed with a range of LED displays, which they hope will light up the windows and entice passing consumers in to spend their hard earned cash. Harrods is well known for its innovative window displays and now the LED screens have played their own part in the history of the brand. Harrods spokesperson, Sarah...
Wednesday, 9th March 2011 - full story

Flexibility of LED displays to increase thanks to silk integration

Using silk in the production of the LED displays of the future will allow for much more flexible screens and systems, according to researchers in Taiwan. A project conducted by academics at Tsin Hua University has found that silk will be the most efficient and cheapest material to use in the production of LED displays which are entirely flexible and ready for...
Tuesday, 8th March 2011 - full story

Next-gen LED displays showcased by Samsung

Electronics manufacturer Samsung is using the Digital Signage Expo 2011 in Las Vegas as the launch pad for a selection of new LED displays designed for digital signage. The most impressive LED display featuring at the conference is the 550UT, which measures 55 inches across the diagonal and has class-leading bezel thinness, allowing for full integration into an...
Tuesday, 1st March 2011 - full story