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Mirrorcle Technologies Inc. (Richmond, CA) recently provided public demonstrations of a prototype MEMS-based programmable light source. The purpose of the demonstrations was to illustrate the qualities of the image that can be projected usng the company’s MEMS technology. More specifically, the purpose was to demonstrate that the projected image could be arbitrarily shaped and have … Read more
Jarvish Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) has launched two new motorcycle helmets. The model X helmet includes an assortment of smart and connected features that are not uncommon in this class of product. Also included in the model X is a built in 2K front camera, a speaker and a microphone. The more interesting product introduced by … Read more
After major shows, there are always a few items that slipped by us at the time and we report some from IFA. Huawei impressed with its new Kirin 980 chip and the Honor sub-brand also announced a new smartphone, the Honor Magic 2, that uses the chip. It has a hidden front camera (using a … Read more
Avegant has announced today that the company closed $12 million in Series AA funding from new investors Walden SKT Venture Fund and China Walden Venture Investments III, as well as previous investors. Avegant CEO, Ed Tang, commented: “The consumer AR industry faces significant challenges developing displays that are high resolution, small form factor, large field-of-view, … Read more
After 15 months of deliberation, Panasonic has announced it will move its European headquarters out of London to avoid potential corporation tax issues and difficulties moving people and products brought on by the UK’s impending exit from the European Union. The company will begin using its new headquarters in Amsterdam on October 1st, a move … Read more
Having already revealed the current phones which emit the most radiation, Statista has released a chart that looks at the opposite end of the scale. While conclusive longitudinal research on the effects of cell phone radiation is still hard to come by, for those looking to minimise the risks, this list may be useful. The … Read more
Acer announced its new PL and SL series projectors — the Acer PL6610 (WUXGA), PL6510 (1080p), SL6610 (WUXGA) and the SL6510 (1080p) — powered by laser light sources, with the SL series offering short throw projection in tight spaces such as classrooms, and the PL series for customers who are less space conscious. Designed for … Read more
At the next@acer Global Press Conference at IFA, Acer announced its new Acer Windows Mixed Reality headset, the Acer OJO 500. The new headset features a one-of-a-kind detachable design that offers superior flexibility, comfort, and hygiene for consumers and businesses. “The Acer OJO 500 brings several significant new features to this class of Windows Mixed … Read more
In my last couple of Display Dailies, I’ve written more or less obsessively — okay, more — about the costs and prices of premium TV panels. Two weeks ago, I suggested that LG had much less wiggle room between the cost and price of its OLED-TVs than Samsung does on its top of the line … Read more
The results of AM4DOOH — a research project carried out by the international consortium APG SGA, Clear Channel Outdoor, Exterion Media and JCDecaux, together with the OoH World Federation FEPE International — have been published online. Using eye tracking, it was possible to measure how people view a variety of out-of-home formats in different environments. … Read more
Demand for super-large TV panels (60″ and larger) is burgeoning and annual shipments will nearly quadruple, ten years after first topping 10 million units back in 2016, according to IHS Markit. Annual shipments of 60″ and larger TV panels, including LCD and OLED, are forecast to exceed 20 million units in 2018 and to reach … Read more
While the worldwide smartphone market is expected to decline again in 2018, IDC believes the market will experience low single-digit growth from 2019 through the end of its forecast in 2022. Analysts forecast worldwide smartphone shipments to decline 0.7% in 2018 to 1.455 billion units, down from 1.465 billion in 2017. However, the market will … Read more
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