The answer to this conundrum might be found in a 1986 Pixar short film called "Luxo Jr." For those unfamiliar with the historic computer-animated film, it depicts two desk lamps as they interact with ...

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Whether you’re working, studying or reading, the best desk lamps will provide the right amount of lighting for your task. Not only can they illuminate your space, but they can also reduce the ...

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On January 23rd, India honors Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose for his pivotal role in the independence struggle. Bose, known for his bold leadership of the Indian National Army and his call for armed ...

Like other budget alarms, it brightens in ten gradual stages over half an hour, but the Lumie Sunrise also offers coloured mood lighting, which I tend to put on as soon as I get home to make the ...

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Lighting is responsible for setting the mood and the ambiance in any room. But we’d argue that nowhere is this as important as in the living room. The living space should ooze cosiness, warmth and ...