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Pixelworks Iris Processor Used in ZTE Axon 9 Pro Smartphone

by Andrew Fenn

Pixelworks, a provider of visual processing solutions, has announced that ZTE’s Axon 9 Pro smartphone incorporates Pixelworks’ third-generation Iris chipset, powering its video streaming and picture quality. The company says that the technology enables …

China Panel Makers Promoting the Use of IGZO Technology

by Andrew Fenn

Digitimes Research says that many of the new 8.5G – 10.5G TFT LCD fabs launched by China-based panel makers are able to produce indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) panels and capitalise on the advantages …

Kagan: Broadband-Only Homes Up Nearly 3% Year-on-Year in the US

by Andrew Fenn

The number of wireline broadband homes not subscribing to traditional multichannel reached a new record high in the second quarter of 2018, according to Kagan, a division of S&P Global Intelligence. Overall, an estimated …

LG Majors on AI & Shows 8K

by Bob Raikes

LG did not hold a conference, although two executives did give a keynote, focusing on the ThinQ AI technology. After an introduction that hyped up IFA, and covered some of the area that was …

Metz has a New Mainstream Brand

by Bob Raikes

Metz held a bigger press event this year, with its parent company, Skyworth. The company, Metz is 80 years old this year and Skyworth celebrates its 30th birthday. Johnny Wang is from Skyworth where …

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First San’an Optoelectronics MicroLED Line Coming in 2019 Q1

by Andrew Fenn

Industry sources have revealed that China’s San’an Optoelectronics will kick off its first microLED epitaxial wafer and chip production line during the first quarter of 2019. Initially, the line will produce small volumes of …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| MicroLED| Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Vol 25 - Issue 34

Philips to Roll out Oreo Update to Android TVs Later this Year

by Andrew Fenn

Philips will begin rolling out the Android TV Oreo (8.0) operating system update to its 2016, 2017 and 2018 Android TVs — in that order — beginning in November. The company says it is …

Vivitek Introduces NovoDS Cloud

by Bob Raikes

Vivitek has introduced its own cloud-based software called NovoDS Cloud and intended to support digital signage as a content management service. The service is available at a cost of €178.50 per device for a …

Tags:Cloud Computing| Digital Signage| Large Display Monitor| Vivitek| Vol 25 - Issue 34

DTVKit, OBS and HCS Aim to Speed Android TV Support

by Bob Raikes

DTVKit has made a new alliance with Ocean Blue Software (OBS) and Harman Connected Services (HCS), intended to accelerate Android TV adoption. DTVKit said that it has integrated DTVKit into Android using the Android …

Tags:Android| Large Display Monitor| Smart TV| TVs (TV Sets)| Vol 25 - Issue 34

TV Market Flat, but Other Opportunities for Co-Innovation

by Bob Raikes

The second event we went to during the press days was the IFA Global Opening event which took place in the “IFA Next” area. where conferences and discussions are held and where research and …

Acer Has Lots of News

by Bob Raikes

Acer moved its annual IFA press event this year and had more space, so we actually got a seat! Having said that, as it was a global press event (the audio seemed loud enough …

JCDecaux and Zaha Hadid Design Team Up on Digital Landmark

by Andrew Fenn

JCDecaux commissioned Zaha Hadid Design to create a landmark advertising structure in London, UK that integrates public art, contemporary design and digital media. The agency’s first billboard, The Kensington is a curvilinear ribbon of …

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