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ZephVR Fan Peripheral Smashes Kickstarter Goal

by Andrew Fenn

Weasel Labs has designed a fan system for VR head-mounted displays (HMD), currently compatible with HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR. ZephVR was created using machine learning and audio labelling to respond to …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 44

Logitech Reveals VR Keyboard Solution

by Andrew Fenn

Logitech has announced Bridge, a solution for the integration of keyboards into VR settings. The company announced the availability of 50 developer kits for Bridge, via a blog post on the Vive website. Bridge …

Tags:AR/VR| Keyboards| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 44

Team of Designers Create a Range of VR Headset Prototypes

by Andrew Fenn

A team of designers from industrial firm Nonobject have created a range of head-mounted display (HMD) prototypes, targeting improved comfort, outward appearance and ease of use as VR is adopted into more and more …

Tags:HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 44

Asus Launches Verizon-Exclusive ZenFone V Live

by Andrew Fenn

Asus has released the ZenFone V Live, exclusively on the Verizon network in the US. The ZenFone V Live runs Android 7.1.1 and features a 5” 1280 x 720 HD display (294 PPI) with …

Tags:Asus| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| USA| Vol 24 - Issue 44

NEC and EET Europarts Extend Distribution Agreement

by Andrew Fenn

EET Europarts has expanded its distribution deal with NEC Display Solutions. EET has been a partner of NEC for several years, distributing its large-size digital signage products in Denmark, Finland, France, Norway and Sweden, …

Tags:Distribution| Large Display Monitor| NEC| Spain| Vol 24 - Issue 44

BenQ and Delo Sign New Distribution Deal

by Andrew Fenn

Delo Computer is now distributing BenQ’s range of large-format signage in Germany. BenQ’s portfolio includes all-in-one smart signage devices, equipped with Ultra HD resolution and Android operating systems, as well as video wall solutions …

Tags:BenQ| Distribution| Large Display Monitor| LFD - Large Format Display| Vol 24 - Issue 44

Flat Panel Demand Sees Biggest Gain Since 2014

by Andrew Fenn

Global demand for flat panel displays by area is forecast to grow 7.2% to 210 million m² in 2018 compared to 2017, according to IHS Markit, representing the biggest annual growth since 2014. Ricky …

Tags:Forecasts| IHS Markit| Large Display Monitor| Large LCD Supply| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 44

Comcast Xfinity App Coming to Sony Android TVs Next Year

by Andrew Fenn

Comcast will bring its Xfinity pay TV service to Sony Android Smart TVs from next year. Sony’s XE7002 Android Smart TV. Previously only available via a Comcast set-top-box, the service will be fully integrated …

Tags:Android| Cable| Large Display Monitor| sony| Vol 24 - Issue 44

New Humax Sales Director Rob Peacock Joins DTG Council

by Andrew Fenn

Following the news that Rob Peacock has been named as Humax’s new sales director, the DTG Council has also announced it has welcomed Peacock as its newest member, replacing ex-Humax VP, Graham North. Rob …

Tags:DTG| Large Display Monitor| People| Recruitment & Appointments| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 24 - Issue 44

HTC Announces Consumer Availability of Vive Tracker and Accessories

by Andrew Fenn

HTC has announced that the Vive Tracker, the tracking module that uses Valve’s Lighthouse tracking standard, is now available to consumers. The Vive Tracker shipped to developers earlier this year, and now boasts support …

Tags:AR/VR| HTC| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 44

ITRI Launches LCD Recycling Scheme in the US

by Andrew Fenn

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan has developed a new system for the recycling of LCD screens, by separating them into their three component materials—glass, indium and liquid crystal. The system is …

Tags:Environment| Large Display Monitor| LCD displays| Mobile Display Monitor| Recycling| Vol 24 - Issue 44

Also Adds Acer Channel and Enterprise Range to its Portfolio

by Andrew Fenn

Also is now distributing Acer’s line of channel and enterprise products in the Netherlands. Acer’s TravelMate P6 professional notebook. This line, which includes the company’s business desktops and notebooks, monitors and projectors adds to …

Tags:Acer| Also| Distribution| Large Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 44