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Report: New HoloLens Will Be Powered by Qualcomm XR1 Platform

by Andrew Fenn

According to new reports, Microsoft’s next HoloLens device will be powered by Qualcomm’s new XR1 Platform chipset, which has been designed specifically for VR and AR applications. Details of the chip began to emerge …

macOS Mojave to Include Support for HTC Vive Pro

by Andrew Fenn

Mojave, the next major update for MacOS, will include plug-and-play support for HTC Vive Pro, a collaboration between Apple, HTC and Steam. Current Mac systems lack the power for VR functions — even the …

OLED Materials and Components Market to Reach Value of $37 Billion by 2022

by Andrew Fenn

The OLED materials and components market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 29% through 2022, reaching a value of $37 billion, according to UBI Research. The market was valued at $9.8 million …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| OLEDs| Vol 25 - Issue 24

TCL’s CSOT Commences Production of High Generation Panel Modules

by Andrew Fenn

TCL-owned panel supplier Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) has announced it has commenced production of its high generation panel modules, underpinning TCL’s vertical integration strategy. The High Generation Panel Module Project, which started …

DisplayLink Shows Off Wireless VR Gaming Technology at E3 2018

by Andrew Fenn

DisplayLink, a provider of USB graphics and wireless VR technology, showcased some of its latest tech at this year’s E3 expo, including multi-player wireless VR, replica weaponry, haptic wearables and a 13m² display wall. …

Tags:AR/VR| DisplayLink| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 24

Samsung’s Foldable Smartphone Could Cost Around $1,850

by Andrew Fenn

The Korea Times reports that Golden Bridge Investment, also based in Korea, has predicted that Samsung’s foldable smartphone could cost approximately $1,850. The firm has also reported that the device will feature two displays …

Tags:Flexible Displays| Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Vol 25 - Issue 24

Pioneer Reveals Its First Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player

by Andrew Fenn

Pioneer has revealed its first Ultra HD Blu-ray disc player, the UDP-LX500. The company has yet to announce any information regarding specifications, pricing or which regions the device will release in, but its very …

Tags:4k| Blu-ray Players| Large Display Monitor| UltraHD| Vol 25 - Issue 24

Intelsat and Globo Collaborate on Live 8K Transmission Demo for World Cup

by Andrew Fenn

Intelsat will partner with Latin American broadcaster Globo to demonstrate live 8K video transmissions in Brazil for the 2018 World Cup. Content will be broadcast as part of an exhibition at the Museu de …

Tags:4k| Large Display Monitor| Sports and Stadiums| Super Hi-Vision (8K)| Vol 25 - Issue 24

Comcast’s Sky Takeover Bid Approved in Europe

by Andrew Fenn

Comcast’s bid to acquire Sky has been approved unconditionally by the European Commission, which found that Sky would only be able to capitalise within acceptable limits from the merger, raising no competition concerns in …

French Broadcasters Collaborating on New OTT Platform

by Andrew Fenn

France Télévisions, M6 and TF1 have announced they are joining forces to build SALTO, a new OTT platform for the French TV market. The trio says that, through SALTO, they intend to deliver a …

HP’s Personal Systems President Leaves After 10 Years

by Andrew Fenn

Alex ChoHP has named Alex Cho as president of its personal systems business, effective immediately. Cho most recently served as VP and GM of the company’s commercial PC business group. As head of the …

New WebVR Site Streams VR Experiences to Any Device

by Andrew Fenn

‘Within’, a VR startup based in Los Angeles, has launched a website using Mozilla’s WebVR technology that’s compatible with any VR-capable device, including head-mounted displays or Google Cardboard, as well as mobile phones and …

Tags:AR/VR| internet| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 23