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Auto-Calibration Software for Sony 2018 Master Series OLEDs

Portrait Displays has developed CalMAN auto calibration capability for Sony’s 2018 Master Series A9F and Z9F Bravia Ultra HD and HDR televisions, being unveiled this week at a press event in New York City, United States. Sony’s Master Series AF9 OLED was among the models announced earlier this week. Calibration is the process of fine-tuning … Read more

Apple Result 31/07/2018

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Apple posted Q3 net profits of $11.5 billion, up from $8.7 billion a year earlier, on turnover which rose 17% to $53.3 billion from $45.4 billion. For the first nine months there were profits of $45.4 billion, an increase from $37.6 billion, on revenue which rose to $202.7 billion from $176.7 billion. The company attributed … Read more

New LG Displays Installed at London’s Luton Airport

The UK’s London Luton Airport has completed a digital signage overhaul as part of its £160 million ($209 million) transformation, which also includes a terminal extension and a new retail area. 132 LG digital signage displays are being installed by SPC Group. Arriving passengers are greeted by three hanging LG 65” SM5KD Flight Information Display … Read more

Leicester City FC Unveils Display Tech at New Retail Store

Leicester City, a UK football club, recently unveiled its new club shop to fans at its King Power Stadium, featuring a range of technological retail solutions. Retail display agency, Kesslers, commissioned AV and IT integration specialist Pioneer Group to design the technology specification, and supply, install and commission the digital displays. The project was completed … Read more

Google Hires Sony VR Specialist Richard Marks

Google has fuelled the fire of supposition that it may be planning to enter the gaming sector, with the appointment of Sony’s Richard Marks, head of the company’s Magic Lab team and a senior research engineer involved in the development of its PlayStation VR headset, PlayStation Move motion controllers, and EyeToy and PlayStation Eye camera … Read more

EBU to Trial “Enhanced UHD” at 2018 European Athletics Championships

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will be leading trials with five of its members and 19 industry partners to shoot, process, record and distribute live Ultra HD content, with High Frame Rates (HFR), High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Next-Generation Audio (NGA), at the 2018 European Athletics Championships in Berlin, Germany. The trials involve live distribution … Read more

UK Postal Firm Using VR Training to Protect Employees from Dog Attacks

Following recent reports of VR being used to treat phobias and eating disorders, a slightly more unexpected use case has emerged. UK postal company Royal Mail is now deploying VR safety training across its ranks, in collaboration with Sponge UK. Image: Sponge UK The training enables employees to protect themselves from homeowners’ dogs while going … Read more

Could This Be Our First Proper Look at the 2018 iPhone Range?

It’s hardly a secret that Apple is planning to release three new iPhone models this year, having been heavily rumoured for many months now. But thanks to TechCrunch, we are able to take a look at supposed dummy versions of the new handsets. As we know, reported by sources from the supply chain, three new … Read more

HannStar’s 2Q 2018 Results

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Hannstar Display Corporation reported Q2 net profits of NT$829 million ($27.1 million), down from NT$1.0 billion ($34.0 million) in the year ago quarter, on revenue of NT$5.1 billion ($167.6 million), an increase from NT$4.7 billion ($153.8 million). For the half year, there were profits of NT$1.7 billion ($55.6 million) on sales of NT$9.6 billion ($312.7 … Read more

Eizo Result 31/07/2018

Eizo Corporation announced Q1 net profits of ¥703 million ($6.3 million), down from ¥1.8 billion ($16.3 million) a year ago, on revenue which fell to ¥16.5 billion ($147.7 million) from ¥19.4 billion ($173.0 million). The company commented that overseas business sales were up, thanks to increased turnover from frameless monitors in Europe, while at home, … Read more