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BrightLine Launches Data Platform for OTT Ad Targeting

by Andrew Fenn

BrightLine has announced that it is launching DataCast, a unified OTT data platform that, for the first time, will enable advertisers to target and measure across three screens: mobile, desktop and television. Designed to …

Tags:Advertising| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Smart TV| USA| Vol 25 - Issue 01

Outdoor Play Can Help Prevent Shortsightedness

by Andrew Fenn

The BBC has published an article investigating the effects of long-term, regular use of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and games consoles for work or play, on the eyesight of young people. Ophthalmologists …

Tags:Health and Safety| Human Vision| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 01

Nvidia Leaving 32-bit Operating Systems Behind

by Andrew Fenn

Nvidia has announced that Release 390 will be the last driver update for 32-bit operating systems for any of its GPU architecture. Later driver release versions will not operate, nor install, on 32-bit operating …

Tags:GPUs| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Nvidia| Operating Systems| Vol 25 - Issue 01

Boultbee Flight Academy Creates Spitfire Flight Simulator

by Andrew Fenn

Boultbee Flight Academy has created a Spitfire Mk IX flight simulator, using a real fuselage with authentic gauges, controls and instruments. The simulator was installed in a 3.4m x 4m x 2.9m room adjacent …

Tags:Back Panel| Large Display Monitor| Projectors| Simulation| Vol 25 - Issue 01

2017 Was Highest-Earning Year in Worldwide Box Office History

by Andrew Fenn

ComScore has announced that this year’s worldwide theatrical box office revenues are up 3% over 2016 and set a new record of $39.92 billion, making 2017 the highest-earning year in global movie history, powered …

Tags:Cinema going| Large Display Monitor| Market Data| Vol 25 - Issue 01

Android for Some Sony TVs Delayed Again

by Andrew Fenn

The Android 7.0 update for early 2016 and 2015 models of Sony TVs has been hit with further delays. Released for late 2016 and all 2017 models back in May 2017, the update was …

Tags:Android| Mobile Display Monitor| sony| TVs (TV Sets)| Vol 25 - Issue 01

Kodi Media Player Now Available on Xbox One

by Andrew Fenn

Microsoft has announced that the Kodi media player app is now available on Xbox One. Kodi was previously available for the Xbox One’s predecessor, Xbox 360, under the name Xbox Media Center. Microsoft has …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Media Servers| Microsoft| Vol 25 - Issue 01| xBox

YouTube App No Longer Available on Amazon Fire TV

by Andrew Fenn

Access to the YouTube app on Amazon Fire TV devices has now been blocked by Google, the latest move in a long-running feud between the two companies. Amazon previously denied the addition of its …

Tags:Amazon| Google| Large Display Monitor| STBs| Streaming Dongles| Vol 25 - Issue 01

JCDecaux Chosen for Digital Advertising at Mexico City Bus Stops

by Andrew Fenn

JCDecaux has announced that its Mexican subsidiary, a joint venture with América Móvil, has been selected for the design, installation, management, maintenance and advertising operation of 125 new bus shelters on Mexico City’s Metrobús …

Tags:Digital Signage| DOOH| JCDecaux| Large Display Monitor| LATAM| Transport| Vol 25 - Issue 01

DTH Subscriptions in India Up 1.68 Million in 3Q 2017

by Andrew Fenn

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released its latest Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for the third quarter of 2017. The report shows that the country had 67 million active …

Tags:India| Large Display Monitor| Satellite| Vol 25 - Issue 01

Vuzix Partners with Powershelf on AR Smart Glass Retail Solution

by Andrew Fenn

Vuzix has announced a strategic partnership with Powershelf to deliver a comprehensive, wearable IoT solution for stocking retail store shelves. “Powershelf Stock-to-Sight and Pick-to-Sight, powered by Vuzix” uses AR and AI technology, providing a …

Tags:AR/VR| Augmented Reality| Mobile Display Monitor| Retail| SmartGlasses| Vol 25 - Issue 01| Vuzix

JCDecaux Renews Digital Advertising Contract with the City of Antibes

by Andrew Fenn

JCDecaux has announced that, following a competitive tender, it has renewed its street furniture contract with the city of Antibes, France for a period of 15 years. The contract covers the design, installation, upkeep, …

Tags:Advertising| Digital Signage| DOOH| Large Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 01