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UltraHD Playback SoC Now Sampling

by Tom Allen

Japan’s Socionext is now sampling a new UltraHD media playback SoC, which supports high-res content at 60fps using HEVC and VP9. The MN2WS03101A is a single chip IC, with built-in HDMI-Tx/Rx. It is compatible …

Thomson Enables UltraHD in Italy

by Tom Allen

Thomson Video Networks has announced that Chili, the Italian content provider, is using the ViBE VS7000 multi-screen and HEVC encoding platform. The VS7000 is being used to deliver UltraHD content through Chili’s pay-TV platform.

Matrox Scores Design Win With Exxact Corp

by Tom Allen

Exxact Corporation has chosen to use Matrox’s C-Series multi-display graphics cards in three new video wall and digital signage systems. One of these, the Exxact MPX3000 (with the Matrox C680), will be shown at …

Casio Blasts Off

by Tom Allen

Click to enlargeJust months after the ISS received a new projection screen (Screen Innovations Takes its Place Among the Stars), a Casio projector has been sent into orbit. Casio’s XJ-M256 is now in place …

Tags:Back Panel| Casio| DLP Projectors| Large Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 23

Casio’s LampFree Projectors Reach New Heights On The International Space StationSignature XJ-M256

by Tom Allen

Casio America, Inc., a leading industry manufacturer of LampFree projectors, is proud to announce that its Signature XJ-M256 LampFree® projector has been sent to the International Space Station. It will be operated by crew …

Tags:Casio| Projectors

Rumour: Project Valley is Samsung’s Foldable Phone

by Tom Allen

A dual-screen Samsung smartphone codenamed Project Valley has been ‘revealed’ by SamMobile. According to the website, multiple gestures will be supported that facilitate switching between the screens. The device may feature a foldable display.

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Smartphones| Vol 22 - Issue 23

Merck Invests €7 Million in Korean OLED Centre

by Tom Allen

Merck has opened a new OLED Application Centre in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The facility was established as part of Merck’s renewed strategy to raise its display business in the country. €7 million was raised …

Haier Plans Indian Investment

by Tom Allen

Haier has announced plans to invest INR3.7 billion ($58.2 million) in manufacturing facilities in India. The facilities will be used to produce appliances, as well as LED panels. Haier also plans to increase employment …

Swatch Will Definitely Make a Smartwatch

by Tom Allen

Swatch still plans to produce a smartwatch, says CEO Nick Hayek. At a recent shareholder meeting, Hayek said that the watch will be a connected device with remote-payment functionality. It will be launched in …

Lenovo Dual-Screen Watch Uses Light Guide

by Tom Allen

Lenovo unveiled the Magic Watch concept last month (Lenovo Solves Small-Screen Smartwatch Issue), and more information has now come to light. The watch features a near-eye display in the strap, which uses a patented …

Tags:Lenovo| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 22 - Issue 23

TV Panels to Reach Record High in 2015

by Tom Allen

Global TV panel shipments will reach a new record level this year, of 265 million units, says IHS. The increase represents a 5% YoY rise, despite the strengthening dollar against other currencies. IHS also …

Tags:IHS Markit| Large Display Monitor| TV Set Market| Vol 22 - Issue 22| Worldwide

Tech Companies Dominate Brand-Value Rankings

by Tom Allen

Millward Brown’s annual ‘Brandz’ report (http://tinyurl.com/pmmjurd) contains quite the win for technology firms: four are in the top five, and six in the top 10. Apple (the overall most valuable brand in the world), …