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Asus Predicts Chinese Gaming Notebook Market Growth

by Andrew Fenn

Asus has reportedly estimated that China’s gaming notebook market will grow to three million units sold in 2018, and is hoping to account for 30% of volume, according to Economic Daily News, quoting Asus …

Tags:Asus| Game Playing| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 36

iPhone 8 Plus Delivering Impressive UHD Video Results

by Andrew Fenn

The iPhone 8 Plus’ camera specs look good on paper, but now we have word that Apple’s new smartphone is living up to its hype when it comes to shooting ultra high-definition video. Apple’s …

Tags:Apple| iPhone| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 36

macOS High Sierra Update Boosts Video, Graphics and VR Support

by Andrew Fenn

The new version of macOS, High Sierra, brings a range of improvements to Apple computers, including upgrades for video playback, graphics capabilities and VR support. The update includes support for the HEVC (H.265) video …

Tags:Apple| External GPU (eGPU)| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Operating Systems| Vol 24 - Issue 36

Citybeacon Partners With Zytronic on Smart City Hubs

by Andrew Fenn

Citybeacon has selected UK touch-tech company Zytronic to create a smart kiosk network in Eindhoven, Netherlands. 25 interactive kiosks have been deployed throughout the city. Zytronic partner Telerex assisted the company in the design …

Tags:Beacons| DOOH| Kiosks| Large Display Monitor| Touch Displays| Vol 24 - Issue 36

Mobile Chrome Update Enables Google Daydream VR Support

by Andrew Fenn

Following the news that Opera’s latest developer browser has added support for VR video playback, with integration of WebVR planned for a future release (Opera Adds 360° VR Video Playback Support), Google has released …

Tags:AR/VR| Chrome| Google| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 36

LG Appoints VnX as New Distributor in Germany

by Andrew Fenn

European sales company VnX Distribution GmbH has been named as LG Electronics’ newest German distributor. The agreement allows VnX to distribute LG’s range of projectors, including the Adagio, Largo and Andante. A representative from …

Tags:Distribution| Germany| Large Display Monitor| LG Electronics (LGE)| Vol 24 - Issue 36

Dutch TV News Channel NOS Gets 360° Makeover

by Andrew Fenn

The newsroom at Nederlandse Omroep Stichting, the Dutch broadcasting organisation, has been re-modelled with a brand new 360° display installation, a collaboration between Avex International and Barco. The installation features a large-scale projection wall, …

Tags:Barco| Broadcast| Large Display Monitor| LED| Vol 24 - Issue 36

Mastercard and Swarovski Partner on VR Shopping App

by Andrew Fenn

Mastercard and Swarovski have launched a virtual reality shopping app for the Atelier Swarovski home accessory line. The smartphone-based app features five virtual reality home environments decorated in crystal accessories and decorative items from …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 36

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SNA Unveils L.A. Live LED Display Installation

by Andrew Fenn

Downtown Los Angeles attraction L.A. Live has enjoyed a grand-scale upgrade with the completion of a new 10-screen LED display project, as announced earlier this week by Sansi North America Displays. Led by Yesco’s …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LED| Outdoor Displays| Sports and Stadiums| Vol 24 - Issue 36

Arçelik A.Ş. Joins Dow Jones Sustainability Index

by Andrew Fenn

Turkish manufacturing company Arçelik A.Ş. has become the first in the country to be added into the Dow Jones Sustainability Index’s emerging markets category. Arçelik A.Ş. is the parent company of Beko and Grundig …

Tags:Beko| Environment| Large Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 35

VRChat Secures $4 Million in Series A Investment Round

by Andrew Fenn

Social VR app VRChat has secured $4 million in funding in its Series A investment round, led by HTC’s Vive group. VRChat has stated that HTC is now a strategic partner in the business, …

Tags:HTC| Investment| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 36

Opera Adds 360° VR Video Playback Support

by Andrew Fenn

Opera has integrated support for up to 360° video playback for OpenVR-compatible headsets such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive in the latest version of its developer browser. The move creates a unique …

Tags:360 Degree Video| AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 36