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IHS: Smart Speakers Are Popular, But Not for Controlling Connected Home Devices

by Andrew Fenn

According to a recent survey of consumers in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany and Brazil, conducted by IHS Markit, the predominant uses of smart speakers revolve around asking questions, checking the weather, …

Tags:IHS Markit| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Voice Input| Vol 25 - Issue 24

IDC: Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Are on the Verge of Growth

by Andrew Fenn

Worldwide shipments of AR and VR headsets were down 30.5% year-on-year, totalling 1.2 million units in the first quarter of 2018, according to IDC. Much of the decline occurred due to the unbundling of …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Forecasts| IDC| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 24

Vuzix may be Early with a Real microLED Product

by Chris Chinnock

Vuzix, the maker of Augmented Reality smart glasses, is working with Plessey Semiconductor and Jasper Display to create a new display device to drive their AR smart glasses. The development roadmap calls for monochrome …

Tags:MicroLED| Vol 25 - Issue 24| Vuzix

More Details on Oppo Find X — Including Motorised Camera Module

by Andrew Fenn

More details of the recently-announced Oppo Find X‘s camera emerged this week, following its live launch event in Paris, revealing that the device features an unusual solution to the contentious issue of the notch …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 25 - Issue 24

MicroLED May Drive You Mad

by Bob Raikes

There is no doubt that the technology topic that has generated most interest over the last few months is microLED, although after SID I think miniLED may also have quite an impact, too. We …

Tags:Direct Backlights| MicroLED| MiniLED| Vol 25 - Issue 24

NPD: Screen Size and Picture Quality Drive Replacement TV Purchases

by Andrew Fenn

As US consumers look to update their televisions, increasing the size and picture quality are the top driving forces, according to NPD Connected Intelligence. Of the consumers who purchased an UltraHD replacement TV, 45% …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| NPD| TV Set Market| USA| Vol 25 - Issue 24

New ZXY500 Multi-touch Controllers Enable Ultra-narrow Bezels

by Damir Lokas

Zytronic, a leading manufacturer of large format, durable and customised Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT and MPCT) touch sensors has launched a new generation of multi-touch controllers, which enable ultra-narrow inactive borders and improved compatibility …

Zytronic family of ZXY500 multi touch controllers

New ZXY500 Multi-touch Controllers Enable Ultra-narrow Bezels

by Bob Raikes

Zytronic has launched a new generation of multi-touch controllers, which are claimed to enable ultra-narrow inactive borders and improved compatibility with contactless systems. The new Zytronic ZXY500touch controllers allow touch sensors to be designed …

Tags:Interactive Displays| Large Display Monitor| Touch Controllers| Vol 25 - Issue 24

Limited Disruption for Local Electronics Businesses Following Osaka Earthquake

by Andrew Fenn

The magnitude 6.1 earthquake which hit Japan’s Osaka area earlier this week, tragically killing four people and injuring hundreds more, also had a catastrophic effect on the city’s infrastructure, creating a knock-on effect for …

Tags:Japan| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| sharp| Vol 25 - Issue 24

IHS: Automotive Displays Expected to Maintain Healthy Growth in 2018

by Andrew Fenn

The global demand for automotive display systems is expected to continue a strong growth path in 2018, according to a recent report from IHS Markit. OEM production of the three primary automotive display systems …

Tags:Automotive| IHS Markit| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 24