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GOODBYE WIFI!

NEW LI-FI INTERNET IS 100 TIMES FASTER (AND SAFER!)

by stevew

The inventor of the electric lightbulb could hardly have imagined that one day his creation

would be used not only to illuminate homes around the world, but also to transmit data

that would enable people to download information from satellites in space to small hand-held

devices.

However, with the introduction of Li-Fi, household lighting could soon double as a form of data

transmission that�s up to 100 times faster than Wi-Fi.

Li-Fi, which was first invented by Harold Haas of the University of Edinburgh in 2011,

uses visible light communication (VLC) to send data at extremely high speeds.

Essentially, this works like an incredibly fast signal lamp, flashing on and off in order

to relay messages in binary code (1s and 0s).

In previous lab-based experiments, the technology was able to transmit up to 224 gigabits per

second.

To put this in perspective, Wi-Fi is capable of reaching speeds of around 600 megabits

per second.

The technology has now been deployed in real-life situations for the first time, thanks to the

work of Estonian start-up Velmenni, which has begun trialling Li-Fi in offices and other

industrial settings in Tallinn.

In these environments, they were able to achieve connection speeds of around one gigabit per

second.

Aside from its superior speed, Li-Fi also boasts a number of other benefits over Wi-Fi.

For instance, the fact that the signal is carried by optical light means that it cannot

travel through walls, therefore enhancing the security of local networks.

Obviously, this produces a number of limitations as well, since it suggests that connection

will be lost if a user leaves the room, representing a major hurdle that must be overcome if the

technology is to be successfully implemented.

However, if this barrier can be surmounted, then the use of the visible spectrum could

allow Li-Fi to send messages across a much wider range of frequencies than Wi-Fi, which

operates between the frequencies of 2.4 gigahertz and 5 gigahertz.

As such, it has been suggested that Li-Fi could provide the answer to increasing frequency

congestion as Internet usage continues to rise across the world.

According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast, global

monthly data usage is expected to exceed 24.3 exabytes by 2019 � a volume which current

wireless connections are not able to handle.

In a recent TED talk, Haas insisted that household LED lightbulbs could easily be converted into

Li-Fi transmitters, providing Internet users with more efficient connections.

�All we need to do is fit a small microchip to every potential illumination device and

this would then combine two basic functionalities: illumination and wireless data transmission,�

he said.

It is also worth mentioning that the speed at which these LEDs flicker in order to relay

data is too fast for the human eye to perceive, so users will not have to worry about annoying

flashes in their ambient light.

New Li-Fi Internet Is 100 Times Faster Than Wi-Fi

Illustration showing how Li-Fi could be operated in an office setting, with data being transmitted

by ambient LED lights using visible light communication.

Image credit: Boston University

While it remains to be seen if Li-Fi can feasibly be implemented across the world, VLC is already

finding a number of useful applications.

For instance, Disney is currently developing a number of products that use the technology,

including a range of toys such as a magic wand that can activate lightbulbs on a princess

dress.

Cover photo credit: Alphaspirit/Shutterstock

BMSS ADDENDUM Gregg Prescott, M.S.

Editor, BodyMindSoulSpirit.com

The initial applications of Li-Fi are astounding!

Not only does it provide a safe, microwaveless technology, it is also being used for cellphone

technology.

The initial applications of Li-Fi are astounding!

Not only does it provide a safe, microwaveless technology, it is also being used for cellphone

technology.

According to the above interview, this technology should be out SOON!

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Emmys: 'This Is Us' Costume Nomination Revoked By TV Academy - Duration: 2:16.

Emmys: 'This Is Us' Costume Nomination Revoked By TV Academy

NBC's breakout This Is Us has just lost one of its Emmy nominations. The TV Academy has revoked the series' nom for Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series, Limited Series or Movie, for its "Moonshadow" episode in Season 1.

Costume designer Hala Bahmet, assistant costume designer Marina Ray, and costume supervisor Elinor Bardach were nominated for their work in the episode.

"Having reviewed the 'Moonshadow' episode of 'This Is Us,' the awards committee noted that the entrant unfortunately miscalculated the proportion of scenes that were period versus contemporary," a Television Academy spokesperson said in a statement.

"In fact, the episode is predominately period. The entry (and subsequent nomination) are thereby disqualified.

The sixth-place vote-getter — now the fifth nomination — will be identified by the accountants and will be revealed when the Television Academy's final round viewing platform opens on Monday.".

The other nominees in the category are HBO's Big Little Lies, Fox's Empire, Netflix's Grace And Frankie and Amazon's Transparent. This is Us' Emmy nomination count now stands at 10. NBC and the show's producer, 20th Century Fox TV, declined comment.

For more infomation >> Emmys: 'This Is Us' Costume Nomination Revoked By TV Academy - Duration: 2:16.

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'This Is Us' loses Emmy nomination - Duration: 2:06.

'This Is Us' loses Emmy nomination

This Is Us has a different reason to shed a tear. The hit NBC show lost one of its 11 Emmy nominations on Friday after the Television Academy disqualified its submission for outstanding contemporary costumes.

Having reviewed the Moonshadow episode of This Is Us, the Awards Committee noted that the entrant unfortunately miscalculated the proportion of scenes that were period versus contemporary, a Televison Academy spokesman said in a statement to CNN.

In fact, the episode is predominately period. The entry (and subsequent nomination) are thereby disqualified.. According to Emmy rules, at least 51% of an episodes costumes must be in a setting that takes place within the last 25 years to be eligible.

This Is Us, which explores the complex relationships within the Pearson family, regularly uses flashbacks to help explain current events. Other shows nominated in the category include Big Little Lies, Empire, Grace and Frankie and Transparent.

The Television Academy said the sixth-place vote-getter -- now the fifth nomination -- will be identified by accountants and revealed next week.