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Google Revamps Chromecast, Brings Android to Pixel

by Tom Allen

In the midst of unveiling new phones this week (Google Learns from Competition With Dual Flagships), Google also updated its Chromecast dongle with a new, redesigned version. Rumours about a circular Chromecast first appeared …

TiVo Adds UltraHD

by Tom Allen

TiVo’s new Bolt STB is UltraHD-capable (for Netflix and YouTube) and includes an improved ‘SkipMode’ feature to wind past adverts. The box can handle cable and Verizon’s FiOS service, but not satellite or AT&T’s …

Nvidia Spreads Shield Over Europe

by Tom Allen

Nvidia has launched its Shield STB in the UK, France, Germany and the Nordics. It is an Android TV media player (with UltraHD support), with Nvidia’s game streaming service, Geforce Now. It costs €160 …

Microsoft Mistake Shows Lumia Flagships

by Tom Allen

Whoops. Microsoft has an event planned for the 6th October, but has already let slip what (everyone already suspected) will be shown there: the Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones. The phones were posted …

Tags:Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 22 - Issue 39

LG Goes Dual-Screen, Dual-Camera for Content Creation

by Tom Allen

LG has unveiled its V10 smartphone which features an unusual design – in that it has two screens, at an event in NYC. The phone, which has appeared in rumours in the past (Microsoft …

Tags:LG Electronics (LGE)| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 22 - Issue 39

Acer Moves Employees to BYOC

by Tom Allen

Reports from Taiwan had claimed that Acer’s domestic branch – which employs about 180 people – was to lay off between 10% and 20% of its staff recently. The company has responded that it …

Bosnia & Herzegovina Begin DTT Trial

by Tom Allen

A DTT trial is set to begin in the cities of Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka, in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The trial will start in two months. The Minister of Communications has said that …

Tags:Europe| Large Display Monitor| Terrestrial (DTT)| Vol 22 - Issue 39

Amazon STB Limited to 30fps and No HDR

by Tom Allen

While Amazon’s new Fire TV STB (UltraHD for $100 With Amazon) can show UltraHD content, a significant failing has been discovered by Consumer Reports – it is limited to 30fps. Amazon has chosen to …

Consumer Rights Act Protects Consumers Across the EU

by Tom Allen

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 is now active across the EU, giving anyone who purchases faulty goods up to 30 days to return their purchase for a full refund. Previously the time to return …

Jabil Result 30/9/15

by Tom Allen

Jabil Circuit increased its net revenue from $4.1 billion to $4.7 billion between fiscal Q4’14 and Q4’15. Net profit was $87.7 million, compared to a net loss of $26.2 million last year. For the …

Tags:Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 39

Hillcrest Speeds Wearables to Market

by Tom Allen

Hillcrest Labs has unveiled a version of its control software for wearable devices. MotionEngine Wear manages sensors in wearables, tracks users’ activities and enables gesture control. Always-on sensing is enabled without compromising power, says …

Tags:Gesture Recognition| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 39| Wearable Market

Apple Adds $16 to iPhone BOM

by Tom Allen

An IHS teardown of the iPhone 6S Plus has revealed that it costs Apple $16 more to build than the earlier iPhone 6 Plus. The bill of materials (BOM) for a 16GB version is …