I tend to dream quite a lot when I sleep, but I don’t think I’ve ever experienced lucid dreaming. If you want to be able to control your dreams, the Remee sleep mask might be an interesting way to do it.

Not much bulkier than a conventional sleeping mask, Remee is different in that it contains six red LED lights, three for each eye. This isn’t the first “lucid dreaming” mask to use this kind of idea, but the developers found that existing products were both too expensive and too bulky. Remee brings it down to a much more manageable price and size.

The blinking red lights can permeate your eyelids, but they’re unlikely to affect you when you’re in non-REM sleep. When you are in REM, though, they will “bleed into your dreams, presenting a perfect chance to become lucid.” The lights are programmable and they’re designed only to kick in after you’ve been asleep for four to five hours, presumably when you’ve achieved deeper REM sleep. I’m not sure how this facilitates lucid dreaming, but it is suppose to “enhance” your REM sleep.

This Kickstarter project has gained quite the fan following. The “mad scientist” creators were only asking for $35,000, but they’ve managed to raise over $500,000 for this project. I guess some dreams can come true.

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Unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, LED bulbs give improved energy efficiency, brilliant light and can last for years. California-based Switch Lighting announced its 100 watt-equivalent LED bulb at the 2011 LIGHTFAIR International Trade Show in Philadelphia this week.

Switch Lighting claims to be the first company to introduce a true 100W-equivalent A19 incandescent replacement bulb that produces 1700 lumens in neutral white. Only 16W of power is consumed to obtain the 100W-equivalent, with an efficacy of 100 lm/W. The bulbs are dimmable, completely recyclable and have an average lifetime of 20,000 hours, that’s much better than the 1000-hour lifespan of an incandescent bulb, and 10,000-hour lifespan of a toxic mercury-filled Compact Fluorescent (CFL).

The bulb is equipped with technology that allows for maximum brightness with fewer LEDs by creating a self-cooling environment inside the bulb. As the bulb warms, the dome is filled with a nontoxic liquid that flows out towards the surface of the bulb and draws heat away from the LEDs. The heat is then able to dissipate evenly over the surface of the bulb and the liquid is drawn back in to repeat the process.

While there is no fixed price yet, Switch Lighting said its LED bulbs will cost much less than existing LED bulbs. An estimated figure of $20 to $25 for the company’s 75 watt equivalent bulb was given, which is much lower than other LED replacement bulbs currently available. Switch Lightbulbs will be available later this year and the company says it will also offer a warm white version of the 100W-equivalent bulb in late 2012.

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Primarily designed for safety, like Police Officers, Paramedics, commuters and bicycle delivery people. But don’t tell that to the fashionistas or they may shy away from the new cool looking lights. Cyglo will be manufacturing tires with LED lights for BMX, mountain bikes and other styles. We’re not sure when, but stay tuned for more flashing lights.

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