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Samsung Forecasts MicroLED Value

Samsung was quoted by the Yonhap News as saying that it believes that the value of the microLED display market, globally, will reach $4.5 billion up from $14 million this year. The report also said that Samsung is developing production facilities for microLED TVs in Vietnam. The displays are likely to be delivered in custom … Read more

Microsoft Developing a Streaming-Only Xbox Console?

Last month, rumours surfaced that Microsoft is developing an all-new Xbox console for release in 2020. Not only that, but “Scarlett” — the codename given to the new console — actually refers to a range of products. Now, we have a bit more information as to what that might entail. The latest reports suggest that … Read more

Exodus From Pay TV In The U.S. Accelerates Despite OTT Partnerships

Even as traditional pay TV providers form partnerships with former over-the-top (OTT) rivals to retain customers, cord-cutting continues to outpace projections. According to eMarketer’s latest US pay TV/OTT forecast, the number of cord-cutters (adults who’ve ever cancelled pay TV service and continue without it) will climb 32.8% this year to 33.0 million. That’s higher than … Read more

eMarketer: Exodus from Pay TV in the US Accelerates Despite OTT Partnerships

Even as traditional pay TV providers form partnerships with former OTT rivals to retain customers, cord-cutting continues to outpace projections. According to eMarketer’s latest US pay TV/OTT forecast, the number of cord-cutters (adults who have ever cancelled a pay TV service and continue without it) will climb 32.8% this year to 33 million. That’s higher … Read more

VR Content Market Data Point at Much Slower Growth Than Forecasted

In recent years the market forecast data for virtual reality hardware and content / software has predicted strong growth into significant tens of billion of dollars range. So far nobody has been able to produce reliable data for this new industry, While compound growth rates near 100% sound great, it is the initial value that … Read more

Flex Lighting Claims Improved EPD Contrast

Flex (Film Lighting Experts) is a US-based developer of films for lighting applications, including films to optimise the performance of films used with front-lit eReader displays.The company said that the company’s technology allows the use of reflective displays which can save power compared to back-lit and OLED displays. The company claims that because its films … Read more

SiOnyx Introduces Aurora Night Vision Camera

SiOnyx, maker of low-light level image sensors, formally launched its first consumer product on July 24th at the Outdoor Retail Expo in Denver. The Aurora is a low-light level camera for consumer and professional applications and uses, of course, a SiOnyx imaging sensor plus an OLED microdisplay as the NTE viewfinder of the camera. This … Read more

Four Powerful Performers Added to the DuraCore Laser Projector Range

Optoma has expanded its range of DuraCore laser ProScene projectors for the professional installation market with the launch of four new high-specification projectors – the ZU500T, ZH500T, ZW500T and the short throw ZU500TST. The feature-packed projectors boast a brightness of 5,000 lumens and offer advanced installation options to include HDBaseT™, lens shift, four corner correction … Read more

Four Models Added to the Optoma DuraCore Laser Projector Range

Optoma has expanded its range of DuraCore laser ProScene projectors for the professional installation market with the launch of four new high-specification projectors – the ZU500T, ZH500T, ZW500T and the short throw ZU500TST. The projectors are based on DLP imagers with Laser Phosphor projectors with resolution of FullHD, 1280 x 800 and 1920 x 1200. … Read more

Peerless-AV’s Heavy-Duty Projector Mount Saves Installation Time in Large Venues

AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV announced the availability of its new PJR250 Heavy-Duty Projector Mount, precision engineered to speed up and simplify the installation and alignment of large venue projectors weighing up to 113.4kg. Other key features include a low-profile, pre-assembled design with Hook-and-Hang™ system and unique dedicated adaptor plates for all the major heavy-duty projector … Read more

Royole RoWrite Smart Writing Pad Is a Must-Have Back-to-School Tool for Students of All Ages

Royole Corporation, a leading innovator and manufacturer of next-generation human-machine interface technologies and products such as advanced flexible displays, flexible sensors, and smart devices, has the perfect one-size-fits-all back-to-school essential for students of all ages: the RoWrite smart writing pad. Based on the company’s unique and patented flexible electronics technologies, RoWrite is designed to accurately … Read more

MDM Vol 25 Issue 28 Product Roundup

Ortus Technology has released a new member of its New-Blanview series which has a 7.0″ diagonal , 800 x 480 resolution, 400 or 800 cd/m² output and 900:1 contrast. Colour support is 50% of NTSC and the display is optimised for outside use. IT is also rated at 6.8G for vibration resistance and -30℃~+85℃(Operation)-40℃~+95℃(Storage). Samples … Read more