Many devices use infrared (IR) as a signalling medium like, for example, RGB LED strip controllers modules and some TV controllers. Often times these signals aren’t meant for secure applications which ...

Infrared LEDs are useful for optical communications and covert illumination, and are commonly found in remote controls and security camera setups. They are generally small point sources, which limits ...

Near-infrared light was CES 2026's biggest wellness tech headline and it's showing up in hair tools, masks and laptop clips.

Infrared spectrometers are expensive and powerful instruments scientists use to analyze the chemical makeup of a sample, and a new research project has demonstrated what this technology might look ...

Learn the science behind why combining red light LEDs and infrared lasers is the most effective approach for deep-tissue ...

Ams Osram has introduced two infrared LEDs (IREDs) with special primary optics, the SFH 4171S and SFH 4181S, in space-saving packages that enable biometric identification in laptops. While facial ...

CES 2026 put near-infrared light into hair tools, face masks and laptop clips. Here's what that means for your daily routine.

Ams Osram has introduced its new IR:6 thin-film infrared (IR) LED chip technology that increases illumination and efficiency in security and biometric applications. The new devices deliver 35% higher ...

Efficient infrared sources are of interest for night vision 1 and optical communications 2 as well as biological and medical applications 3. The development of infrared sources that combine high ...

Scientists have discovered a potentially promising infrared LED and infrared detector component. This compound -- composed of calcium, silicon and oxygen -- is cheap to produce and non-toxic. Many of ...

Near-infrared light has been quietly powering at-home red light therapy devices for years, but CES 2026 changed the ...