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NEC Display Solutions Launches New MultiSync V Series For Stunning Large-format Viewing

July 31, 2018 by Damir Lokas

NEC Display Solutions Europe announces the launch of its latest MultiSync V Series, a family of huge display surfaces designed to provide the most natural and realistic image rendition. The stunning new “pixel-free” displays are designed for digital signage in environments such as retail, entertainment, museums, meeting and conferencing, and industries such as manufacturing, engineering, … Read more

Samsung Electronics Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results

July 31, 2018 by Damir Lokas

Samsung Electronics reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018. The Company posted KRW 58.48 trillion in consolidated quarterly revenue, down 4 percent from a year earlier, and KRW 14.87 trillion in quarterly operating profit, up 6 percent. Second quarter revenue fell due to softer sales of smartphones and display panels, despite … Read more

Soccer’s World Cup is Colourful

July 31, 2018 by Bob Raikes

One of the big influences on the TV market is the soccer world cup with estimates that 3.4 billion viewers (according to GlobalWebIndex) and the world cup can also be a challenge for programme makers (in Brazil, many of the matches had both very bright and very dark pitch areas because of the timing). Jeff … Read more

Russian Ministry of Communications Discussing DTH Changes

December 21, 2022July 31, 2018 by Andrew Fenn

Russia’s Ministry of Communications may soon approve a legal clause that dictates that satellite operators must provide access to the country’s 20 main TV channels for free, apart from a one-off payment to access their service. This will mean that homes in Russia that don’t have access to DTT services will be able to view … Read more

Windows Mixed Reality Headset Discounts Continue

December 21, 2022July 31, 2018 by Andrew Fenn

Having been sold at a discount on a fairly ongoing basis since not long after their release towards the end of 2017, Windows Mixed Reality headsets are still on sale via Amazon and Microsoft’s own online store. HP and Acer’s offerings are available for as little as $200 at the moment, while Samsung Oddyssey is … Read more

Google Launches Chrome Browser for Daydream Headsets

July 31, 2018 by Andrew Fenn

A recent update to Google Chrome for Android has added fully featured support for Daydream VR headsets, including Lenovo’s Mirage Solo device. The app incorporates voice search capabilities, bookmarks and private browsing, otherwise known as Incognito Mode. A new “Cinema Mode” is also available as part of the update. According to Google, it “optimises web … Read more

Ikegami Sets HDR at Centre Stage for IBC 2018

July 31, 2018 by Bob Raikes

Ikegami is planning to boost its range of broadcast monitors at the forthcoming IBC show in September with better support for HDR which is becoming more important in broadcast. Michael Lätzsch, Broadcast & Professional Video Division Manager at Ikegami Electronics (Europe) GmbH said: “The SD to HD transition is still in progress after nearly 20 … Read more

Samsung Electronics Result 31/07/18

July 31, 2018 by Yvette Raikes

Samsung Electronics recorded Q2 net profit of KRW11.04 trillion ($9.9 billion), down slightly from KRW11.05 trillion ($9.9 billion) in the same period last year, on turnover which fell 4% to KRW58.48 trillion ($52.3 billion) from KRW61.0 trillion ($54.6 billion). For the first half, there were profits of KRW22.73 trillion ($20.3 billion) on sales of KRW119.04 … Read more

CINNO Research details the mobile AMOLED market share by producers

July 31, 2018 by Bob Raikes

A research company, based in China, and called Cinno Research, said that Samsung Display produced 160.9 million AMOLEDs according to the OLED Association, while the OLED-A quotes DSCC as reporting 195.6 million for all suppliers.

Taiwan LCD TV Shipments Grew 15.9% Sequentially in 2018 Q2

July 31, 2018 by Andrew Fenn

According to Digitimes Research, shipments of LCD TVs from Taiwan-based makers rose to 7.65 million units in the second quarter of 2018, a quarter-on-quarter growth of 15.9%. Analysts predict that shipments in the second half of the year will record flat growth from the same period in 2017, with quarterly shipments of over 9 million … Read more

Taiwan Small-to-Medium LCD Panel Shipments to Decline 2% in 2018 Q3

July 31, 2018 by Andrew Fenn

Digitimes Research says that small-to-medium LCD panel shipments from Taiwan-based firms will decline 2% during the third quarter of 2018. This drop has been attributed to the extension of LCD profile-cutting to support ‘notched’ panels to include amorphous silicon (a-Si) panels alongside LTPS and making these panels reduces throughput. It will follow a 5.2% quarter-on-quarter … Read more

Rolls Royce Uses 3D Animation at Farnborough Air Show

July 30, 2018 by Andrew Fenn

Engineering firm, Rolls Royce, implemented a 3D animation at their exhibit at the recent Farnborough Air Show in the UK. The graphics were displayed on a fine-pitch LED cube. Not much is known about the hardware used, where it came from or which creative agency was behind the content, but Sixteen:Nine described the animation as … Read more