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HypeVR Demonstrates Volumetric Video using Apple ARKit

by Andrew Fenn

HypeVR has demonstrated its Volumetric Video technology—which the company has recently adapted for Apple’s ARKit—with a new video released on Vimeo. This technology involves a rig of camera equipment capturing footage in 360 degrees, …

Tags:AR/VR| Augmented Reality| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Asbis Announces Expansion of Apple Distribution Deal

by Andrew Fenn

Cyprus-based distribution firm Asbis has announced an expansion of its long-running deal with Apple, covering the company’s entire portfolio of products. Asbis is one of the leading technology distributors in the emerging markets, including …

Tags:Distribution| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Ahrens is New CEO of Notebooksbilliger

by Andrew Fenn

Notebooksbilliger has named its new CEO, ex-Acer Senior Corporate VP, Oliver Ahrens. Ahrens served with Acer since 2003 (and was involved with monitors long before that! Man. Ed.). He joined the company as General …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Notebooks| People| Recruitment & Appointments| Vol 24 - Issue 33

RTL: Linear TV Still Dominates in Germany

by Andrew Fenn

A new study by RTL, the ‘IP Fourscreen Touchpoints’ study, reported in Telecompaper has revealed that linear TV is still the king of content delivery in Germany, with an 80% overall market share. 1,132 …

Tags:Germany| Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| TV Viewing| Vol 24 - Issue 33

RTS Tests UHD and HDR at Montreux Jazz Festival

by Andrew Fenn

Swiss broadcaster Radio Télévision Suisse took the opportunity to test out ultra high-definition and HDR live recording and post-production at this year’s Montreux Jazz Festival, using the Leader LV5490. Kevin Salvidge, Leader’s European Regional …

Tags:4k| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Pro AV| Vol 24 - Issue 32

PMA Names Best-Selling Professional Flat Panels for July

by Andrew Fenn

North American market analyst PMA Research has released its monthly professional flat panel sales results, naming the top sellers for July. The results are as follows. Professional 50 – 65″ Displays: LG 65LX341C Samsung …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LFD - Large Format Display| Market Data| PMA Research| Vol 24 - Issue 33

InfoComm Forecasts Big Drop in Projection

by Andrew Fenn

InfoComm has released its 2017 AV Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis, predicting a 4% growth every year up until 2022 in Europe and the Americas. The report estimates that the European AV industry will …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Market Data| Pro AV| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Apple

Apple Clashes with Studios Over UHD Pricing

by Andrew Fenn

Apple is having trouble coming to an agreement with Hollywood studios over Ultra HD content pricing, according to The Wall Street Journal. The forthcoming update to the Apple TV, to be announced at the …

Tags:Apple| Large Display Monitor| STBs| Vol 24 - Issue 32

Price Drop for Roku Streaming Stick

by Andrew Fenn

The Roku Streaming Stick is now available for consumers in the US to purchase for under $40. The popular Roku platform is featured in many Smart TVs, as well as the company’s own range …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Roku| Streaming Dongles| Vol 24 - Issue 32

Access NetFront Browser Chosen by JVCKenwood

by Andrew Fenn

Access has announced a partnership with JVCKenwood. JVCKenwood has selected Access’ NetFront Browser NX for its new in-car infotainment device, currently being shipped to unnamed British and Japanese luxury car-makers for their 2017 lines. …

Tags:Automotive| Back Panel| Mobile Display Monitor| Software| Vol 24 - Issue 32

ubi

OLED Panel Shipments Continued to Rise in Q2

by Andrew Fenn

OLED panel shipments for smartphones and televisions continued to rise in the second quarter of 2017. According to Ubi Research, smartphone panel shipments increased by 0.6% from the previous quarter, rising to 96.3 million …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OLEDs| Smartphones| Vol 24 - Issue 32

Eyevis UK Celebrates Five-Year Milestone

by Andrew Fenn

Eyevis UK provides an unnamed, high-profile retailer’s flagship store on Oxford Street round-the-clock surveillance and security. This week the company is celebrating five years of trouble-free operation at the store. eyevis UK supplies a …

Tags:Back Panel| Large Display Monitor| Retail| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 24 - Issue 32