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LG Signature OLED TV W Now Available in the Middle East

by Andrew Fenn

LG’s Signature OLED TV W is now available throughout the Middle East. The multi-award-winning, semi-flexible display is just 2.57mm thick, available in two screen sizes (65″ and 77″) and designed to be wall-mounted, delivering …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LG Electronics (LGE)| MEA (Middle East & Africa)| OLED TVs| Vol 24 - Issue 36

DishTV Implements HD for All Initiative

by Andrew Fenn

Indian direct-to-home Pay TV service DishTV has rolled out HD capability to the set-top-boxes of its entire user base, as well as launching a dedicated high-definition STB, the DishNXT HD. With a view to …

Tags:HDTV| India| Large Display Monitor| Satellite| Vol 24 - Issue 36

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Samsung Gear VR Pass Tour Ends with 360° Concert Experience

by Andrew Fenn

Samsung’s VR Pass project concluded in spectacular fashion last month. Owners of Samsung Gear VR were able to take a front-row seat at Coldplay’s A Head Full of Dreams tour, from the comfort of …

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

Intel Demonstrates VR Game Streaming to Smartphone Over Wi-Fi

by Andrew Fenn

Intel demonstrated an interesting new proof-of-concept at last week’s O’Reilly AI Conference in San Francisco. According to Road to VR, the company’s new Portal Ridge system has been designed to make VR more accessible …

Tags:AR/VR| Intel| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 35

Cheaper Nvidia Shield Package Goes on Sale Next Month

by Andrew Fenn

Following the release of the new Apple TV, capable of outputting Ultra HD resolution and HDR, Nvidia has reacted by announcing a price drop for Nvidia Shield. From October 18th, consumers will be able …

Tags:Consoles| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Nvidia| Vol 24 - Issue 35

Rumour: UHD & HDR Roku TV Stick Coming Soon

by Andrew Fenn

Various online news outlets are reporting on rumours that an Ultra HD and HDR version of the Roku TV Streaming Stick is on the way, as well as a newly-designed remote control. Originally reported …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Roku| Streaming Dongles| Vol 24 - Issue 35

Netflix Comes Out Way on Top in French VoD Study

by Andrew Fenn

Consulting company NPA Conseil has released a new survey revealing the on-demand video viewing habits of France, as reported by Advanced Television. According to the report, Netflix is the most used of all the …

Tags:France| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Netflix| Vol 24 - Issue 35

Google and HTC Announce $1.1 Billion Cooperation Deal

by Andrew Fenn

Long-time partners Google and HTC have announced a new agreement between the two companies which will see a proportion of HTC’s smartphone team cross over to Google. That was one of the options that …

Tags:Google| HTC| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 35

Tata and Formula 1 Complete World First Live 360° Video Trial

by Andrew Fenn

This week’s Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit wasn’t just a victory for Lewis Hamilton. A proof-of-concept test conducted by Tata Communications in conjunction with Formula 1 has demonstrated how races can …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Sports and Stadiums| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 35

South Korean Government May Block LGD’s New China Plant

by Andrew Fenn

LG Display’s recently-announced plans to build a $2.3 billion 8.5-Gen OLED fabrication in Guangzhou, China, may be in jeopardy, as the South Korean government is reported to be unhappy with the plans. According to …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LG Displays (LGD)| OLED Fabs| Vol 24 - Issue 35

Hulu with Live TV Service Now Available on Select Roku Devices

by Andrew Fenn

Hulu has announced that its Live TV service has been rolled out to select Roku devices. Roku is the leading TV platform in the US. According to an official press release, Hulu’s decision to …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OTT Video| Roku| Vol 24 - Issue 35

IHS Predicts Cameras Will Replace Car Mirrors

by Andrew Fenn

IHS Markit has released a new report highlighting the potential for display technology to make a huge impact on road safety, by replacing traditional side and rear-view mirrors with high-definition cameras. In its new …

Tags:Automotive| IHS Markit| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 35