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A group of scientists in China have invented the world's first lightbulb that emits its own wifi signal.
Researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai, have developed a prototype for the new technology, which they have aptly named Li-Fi.
Experts claim the micro-chipped LED bulb works even better than the average wireless internet connection in China.
As many as four devices near the lightbulb can connect to its signal using light frequencies rather than radio waves, according to Gizmodo.
The bulb itself is embedded with a microchip that produces its signal, which at 150 megabites per second, is considerably faster than the average wifi connection in the country.
Next month researchers will unveil 10 sample lightbulbs and their accompanying kits at the International Industry Fair in Shanghai next month.
Experts suggest that this faster, cheaper and more energy efficient way of connecting to the internet could become common practice in Chinese homes, where more and more people are abandoning traditional lightbulbs in favour of LEDs.
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Researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai, have developed a prototype for the new technology, which they have aptly named Li-Fi.
Experts claim the micro-chipped LED bulb works even better than the average wireless internet connection in China.
As many as four devices near the lightbulb can connect to its signal using light frequencies rather than radio waves, according to Gizmodo.
The bulb itself is embedded with a microchip that produces its signal, which at 150 megabites per second, is considerably faster than the average wifi connection in the country.
Next month researchers will unveil 10 sample lightbulbs and their accompanying kits at the International Industry Fair in Shanghai next month.
Experts suggest that this faster, cheaper and more energy efficient way of connecting to the internet could become common practice in Chinese homes, where more and more people are abandoning traditional lightbulbs in favour of LEDs.
Chinese scientists invent world's first wifi-emitting lightbulb
A group of scientists in at Fudan University, Shanghai have invented the world's first lightbulb that emits its own wifi signal.
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