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EMEA PC Fall In-Line With IDC Predictions

by Tom Allen

20.2 million PCS were shipped in the EMEA region in Q1’15, IDC data shows – a 7.7% fall YoY. Following a strong 2014, the market returned to decline, as expected, following the end of …

Android Wear Gets Monochrome Mode in ‘Biggest Ever Update’

by Tom Allen

What has been billed as ‘the biggest Android Wear update ever’ has added Wi-Fi support, hands-free controls and always-on apps. Devices using the OS can now connect to phones over Wi-Fi, which dramatically increases …

Tags:Android Wear| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartwatches| Vol 22 - Issue 17

Sony’s Z4 in Low-Key Launch

by Tom Allen

Following weeks of leaks, Sony has officially announced its Xperia Z4 smartphone – but appears to be limiting the roll-out to Japan. Like other Xperia phones, it is water- and dust-resistant, with IP68 protection. …

Tags:Japan| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| sony| Vol 22 - Issue 17

UltraHD Comes to Fore in All Display Markets

by Tom Allen

The promotion of UltraHD display resolution by TV makers, display manufacturers and distributors has successfully raised consumer awareness of the format, with a corresponding rise in UltraHD LCD TV penetration in 2014, says IHS. …

Panasonic Shortlisted in Which? Awards

by Tom Allen

Panasonic has been shortlisted in the Which? awards, for Best Audio-Visual Brand. The company has also been shortlisted for Best Photography Brand. The Which? Awards 2015 will take place on 17th June.

UK’s IPA and OMC Work on OOH Events

by Tom Allen

The UK’s Outdoor Media Centre has formed an alliance with the IPA Outdoor Group, to launch a series of OOH events. The first will focus on the effectiveness of OOH advertising, and the overall …

Tags:DOOH| Events| Large Display Monitor| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 22 - Issue 17

AGC Moves Production From Japan to China

by Tom Allen

Asahi Glass will build a new furnace for TFT-LCD glass substrates in Guangdong Province, China, the company has announced. With the new agreement, AGC will be able to establish an integrated production system from …

UltraHD Comes to ViewSonic’s Business Products

by Tom Allen

A new UltraHD monitor has been introduced by ViewSonic. The VG2860mhl-4k joins the VP2780-4k and VX2475Smhl-4k (ViewSonic Sets New UltraHD IPS Price), both of which are available now. The 28″ LCD monitor is a …

Tags:Desktop Monitors| Large Display Monitor| UltraHD| ViewSonic| Vol 22 - Issue 17

LG Needs Thunderbolt for DCI-4k

by Tom Allen

LG has been keen to promote high-resolution products this year, and NAB was no exception, with a 31″ LCD monitor using DCI-4k resolution. Details about the 31MU97Z were sparse – we couldn’t pin LG …

Sony’s TVs Have Official Pricing

by Tom Allen

Prices for Sony’s 2015 TVs (Sony’s TV is Slimmer Than a Smartphone) were leaked earlier this year (Sony TV Prices Shared), and have now been made available officially. There will be 14 models – …

Tags:HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| LCD TVs| sony| Vol 22 - Issue 17

Kobo Avoids Colour

by Tom Allen

While eReader sales continue to fall and companies hunt for the next big thing, Kobo has come straight out and said that it will not move away from its monochrome roots. President Michael Tamblyn …

Under Armour Invests in Signage for Flagship Store

by Tom Allen

Under Armour, an athletic clothing brand, recently opened a new store in Chicago, which has been equipped with digital signage throughout. Designer and integrator Activate the Space worked with the company on the Chicago …