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Display Daily goes Live!

by Bob Raikes

It may be slightly crazy as we all dash around for CES, but the holiday (?) gave us the chance to finalise the build of the new website at DisplayDaily.com. From now on, our …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor

CES Display Prospects

by Bob Raikes

This holiday break saw no really big stories this year – an unusual development. In most years, as soon as we have closed for the break, something big, usually a company story, breaks. So …

Tags:ISE 2015| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 01

Microsoft’s Morpheus and Rift Rival Arriving in 2015

by Bob Raikes

A head-mounted gaming device will be launched by Microsoft this year, say supply chain sources. The product will be unveiled at E3 in June.

Tags:Eyewear| Google Glass| Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 01

Macbook and Apple Watch Production Draw Closer

by Bob Raikes

Members of Apple’s supply chain have started to produce components for a 12″ Macbook Air and the Apple Watch. Sources in the supply chain say that the Macbook will be launched in Q1’15, while …

Tags:Apple Watch (iWatch)| Mobile Display Monitor| Quanta| Vol 22 - Issue 01

Japanese Panel Makers Lower Prices

by Bob Raikes

Panel makers in Japan have lowered quoted prices to Chinese vendors for smartphone panels, to compete with Chinese and Taiwanese companies. Sources in Taiwan say that Japan Display and Sharp have been cutting prices, …

Tags:LCD Modules| Mobile Display Monitor| Pricing| Smartphones

Google Lays Android Auto Groundwork

by Bob Raikes

Sources have told Reuters that Google is preparing a version of Android that will be built directly into cars. Drivers will be able to access the internet without connecting a 3G device such as …

Tags:Android| Automotive| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 01

Argos Follows MyTablet With Low-Cost Upgrade

by Bob Raikes

Argos’ MyTablet, a 7″ model introduced in late 2013 (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 40), has been followed by a larger, updated model. The 2014 edition is a Windows 8.1 with Bing model, which …

Tags:Argos| Mobile Display Monitor| tablets| Vol 22 - Issue 01

Display Manufacturing Shifting from OCA to OCR Optical Bonding

by Bob Raikes

According to an article in ETNews, Samsung has changed part of its production for the Galaxy Note 4 from using OCA (optically clear adhesives) to using OCR (optically clear resin). From the two names …

Virgin Media’s KipstR Wearable records TV if you fall asleep

by Bob Raikes

The ‘KipstR’ is a new 3D-printed wearable, created at Manchester Creative Studio by two teenage students working with Virgin Media. The band links to a TiVo box and uses a pulse-oximeter to sense whether …

Comcast Delivers UltraHD Online

by Bob Raikes

Comcast has launched its Xfinity app on Samsung’s 2014 UltraHD TVs in the USA. Customers using the app, with a 15Mbps or higher connection speed, will be able to watch UltraHD content (lower resolutions …

Hybrid Box Proposal Raised in Brazil

by Bob Raikes

A proposal has been presented by Brazilian regulator Anatel, for satellite DTH operators to supply hybrid STBs. Anatel says it wants pay-TV operators to give equal treatment to local broadcasters. The measure is controversial …

Tags:Brazil| Large Display Monitor| Satellite| Vol 22 - Issue 01