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ETNews: Samsung Will Account for 60% of Global Smart TV Sales

by Andrew Fenn

ETNews predicts that Smart TVs will account for 60% of the global TV sales going forward. Citing market data from IHS, the publication anticipates that Samsung will take the largest market share, accounting for …

Tags:Internet of Things IOT| Large Display Monitor| Samsung| Smart TV| Voice Input| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Blippar Launches New Landmark Recognition API with AR

by Andrew Fenn

UK-based Blippar has announced the launch of its new fine-grained reality landmark recognition API, which uses deep learning to recognise thousands of famous landmarks worldwide, including buildings, bridges, castles, places of worship and more. …

Tags:AR/VR| Augmented Reality| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Greenpeace Sign-Up Rates Have Doubled Since VR Adoption

by Andrew Fenn

Greenpeace has announced that it has seen sign-up rates double since it began experimenting with VR in its festival exhibitions and fundraising engagement processes. The charity has taken a few different approaches to its …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Nagase Invests ¥500 Million in Kyulux

by Andrew Fenn

Japanese chemical manufacturer Nagase recently announced that it has invested ¥500 million ($4.7 million) in TADF material developer Kyulux. The announcement comes following a testing time for Kyulux, which saw both its CEO and …

Tags:Investment| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Recruitment & Appointments| TADF| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Zeiss VR One Connect Heading for May Release

by Andrew Fenn

Zeiss is expected to release its Zeiss VR One Connect product in May, which enables interactive gaming using a mobile VR headset. Compatible with SteamVR, a large number of VR games will be immediately …

Tags:Game Playing| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Edeka Shows off Digital Signage at New Marktkauf Store

by Andrew Fenn

As part of its digitisation strategy, Edeka Minden-Hannover is steadily expanding its digital signage infrastructure, together with Nexgen Smart Instore. The new Marktkauf hypermarket in Meppen, Germany, with an area of ​​around 7,500m², is …

Tags:Digital Signage| Germany| Large Display Monitor| Retail| Vol 25 - Issue 06

Kagan: Digital Entertainment Behaviour Determines SVoD Use

by Andrew Fenn

A new study by Kagan, a media research group within S&P Global Market Intelligence, has indicated that it is so-called “digital entertainment behaviour” that most effectively identifies current and future subscription video on-demand (SVoD) …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| SVOD| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Volfoni Withdraws Opposition Against RealD Patent

by Andrew Fenn

Volfoni has announced it has voluntarily withdrawn its opposition against the granting of RealD’s patent number EP2067066 in Europe. According to the company, it made this decision due to the fact there is no …

Tags:3D (Three Dimensions)| Large Display Monitor| Litigation| Patents| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Vodafone and Mango Make Digital Fitting Rooms a Reality

by Andrew Fenn

Vodafone has announced that it is working with global high street fashion retailer Mango on a new programme to roll out digital fitting rooms to the company’s top stores worldwide. The digital fitting room …

Tags:DOOH| Large Display Monitor| Mirror Displays| Retail| Vodafone| Vol 25 - Issue 07

HP Recalls Computer Batteries Over Safety Concerns

by Andrew Fenn

HP has announced a worldwide, voluntary safety recall and replacement program for certain notebook computer and mobile workstation batteries. According to the company, these batteries have the potential to overheat, posing a fire and …

Tags:Batteries| HP Inc| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 07| warranty

Pro Video Chooses Eyevis ePanel for RBB Studio Conversion

by Andrew Fenn

Berlin-based Pro Video was commissioned by RBB (Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg) to deliver a total of 23m² of mobile, high-resolution LED walls. After weighing all technically and economically-relevant aspects, the 1.5mm ePanel from Eyevis was selected. …

Tags:Broadcast| DOOH| Large Display Monitor| Small Pixel Pitch LED SPP| Vol 25 - Issue 07

Gartner: Immersive Solutions to be Adopted by 20% of Large Enterprises by 2020

by Andrew Fenn

By 2020, augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality immersive solutions will be evaluated and adopted in 20% of large enterprises as part of their digital transformation strategy, according to Gartner. Organisations will have …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Back Panel| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 07