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Hollywood Targets Smartphone Displays

by Steve Sechrist

In case you missed it, a new short – TV format (6.5- to 10-minutes) is looking to change how film content is delivered and consumed exclusively on smartphone screens. The target, Gen-Zers and new …

Tags:HDR - High Dynamic Range| Movies & Content| Smartphones

Towards Better Ed-Tech Procurement

by Len Scrogan

The Ed-tech procurement process can be frustrating, but a recent research study makes some recommendations on how to take some of the teeth out of its pernicious bite. In my previous two installments, we …

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Smartphone Production Volume Grew 10.5% QoQ in 2Q19, With a 5% Decline Forecast for the Whole Year, Says TrendForce

by Artem Alekseenko

According to investigations by TrendForce, smartphone demand has already made it out of the gloomy offseason of 2Q19, with production volume coming to 344 million units, a 10.5% QoQ growth. Yet the many uncertainties …

Tags:Smartphones

VIZIO Announces Filmmaker Mode Will Launch with 2020 Smart TV Collection

by Artem Alekseenko

VIZIO, Inc. announced plans to incorporate Filmmaker Mode™ into VIZIO’s 2020 Smart TV product lineup. In partnership with the UHD Alliance (UHDA), along with Hollywood studios, members of the filmmaking community, and other leaders …

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Static Ceramic Converters Enable Superior Luminance

by Artem Alekseenko

The lighting solutions market seek laser technologies for their superior performance in a smaller package, and manufacturers demand sophisticated materials to optimize performance and reliability. For laser-pumped phosphor light sources, SCHOTT experts have developed …

Absen MiniLED in High Demand

by Artem Alekseenko

The initial batch of 500 x Aries AX1.5 – Absen’s newest MiniLED display – has sold out instantly, confirming the strong demand for high-quality 1.5mm fine pitch LED within the rental market. UK-based AV …

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V-Nova Announces First Implementation of Upcoming Standard MPEG-5 Part 2 (LCEVC) as Part of its P+ SDK

by Artem Alekseenko

V-Nova, a leading provider of video compression solutions, announced the 3rd generation of its multi award-winning portfolio of video distribution enhancement technologies, called P+ (previously PERSEUS Plus). The solution will be demonstrated at IBC …

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8K Association Announces Performance Specification for Consumer TVs

by Artem Alekseenko

The 8K Association (8KA), the cross-industry group focused on facilitating the growth of the 8K ecosystem, is pleased to announce that key performance attributes for 8K televisions have been defined as part of the …

Tags:Super Hi-Vision (8K)

Quantum Dots: Changing and Expanding Application Landscape

by Artem Alekseenko

Quantum dots (QD) are a success story in displays. The diagram attached shows various QD display products released so far in 2019. The current incumbent mode of integration is film type (enhancement film). The …

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BOE Forms JV to Exploit ESLs and Associated Systems

by Ken Werner

In May, BOE, SES-Imagotag, and JD Digits announced the formation of a joint venture “to provide smart solutions to support the digitalization of physical retail” that is, electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and supporting technologies. …

Tags:BOE| E Ink| EPD (Electrophoretic)| Retail

SHARP Showcases World’s Largest 8K LC Display at IFA2019

by Artem Alekseenko

At IFA2019, held September 6-11 in Berlin, Sharp Corporation (TOKYO: 6753) will unveil the world’s largest liquid crystal display monitor. Alongside a range of prosumer cameras and camcorders, the enormous, 120-inch screen will form …

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Smartphone Assembly Volumes Increase 11.9% in the Second Quarter, According to IDC

by Artem Alekseenko

According to the latest results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Smartphone ODM Qview, worldwide smartphone assembly shipment volumes increased 11.9% quarter over quarter during the second quarter of 2019 (2Q19) with total …

Tags:IDC