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Samsung India’s recently launched Galaxy J8 and J6 smartphones have become hugely popular, crossing 2 millions units in the country. Galaxy J6 was launched on May 22, while Galaxy J8 was recently introduced on July 1st. These models are in huge demand and attracting 50,000 consumers a day reinforcing Samsung Galaxy J as the ‘Most … Read more
Samsung India’s recently launched Galaxy J8 and J6 smartphones have become hugely popular, with sales crossing the 2 million unit level in the country, the company has announced. The J8 features a 6″ display with a 720 × 1480 resolution and 293 pixels per inch in an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. It runs Android 8.0, powered … Read more
Installation of one of the largest LED screens in UK sport is underway at the Ricoh Arena as Wasps embark on a significant investment in new technology ahead of next season. At 188 square metres, the new screen, planned for the South Stand, will be installed by leading stadium technology provider, ADI. The screen will … Read more
The installation of an LED screen is underway at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, United Kingdom as its home rugby team, Wasps, invests in new technology ahead of next season. At 188m², the 10mm pixel pitch screen will be installed in the South Stand by stadium technology provider, ADI. The company says the display’s super-wide … Read more
The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing an open standard for the delivery of broadcast and broadband services through connected TVs and set-top boxes, is pleased to announce that its new version of the HbbTV conformance test suite has been published. This is the second and most relevant release out of the three … Read more
The HbbTV Association has announced that the new version of the HbbTV conformance test suite has been published. This is the second of three annual releases. It includes 75 new approved tests and 107 repaired and re-approved tests following feedback from users. The release includes test cases for HbbTV 2.0.1 and covers its most differentiating … Read more
Post Mobile AR, a new augmented reality solution from US-based company Spacee, allows 2D or 3D surfaces to be turned into an interactive touchscreen that can be used without the need of a headset or smartphone display. Image: Spacee CEO Skip Howard told VR Scout, “Our technology can save a company millions of dollars because … Read more
Samsung has created a 4D virtual reality simulation in collaboration with NASA, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the 1969 spaceflight in which Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first to walk on the surface of the moon. “Moon for All Mankind” incorporates the company’s Gear VR headset and Galaxy S9+ smartphone, … Read more
Epic Games has launched version 4.20 of its Unreal Engine, bringing with it an upgraded Oculus SDK as well as support for Apple ARKit 2.0, Google ARCore 1.2 and Magic Leap. According to the company, the update also packs over a hundred mobile optimisations for the Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android ports of Fortnite, one … Read more
Following a slow start, VR and XR is poised to accelerate as adoption increases, according to SuperData Research. Driven by AR, MR and successful titles, the XR market will reach a combined $7.7 billion in 2018 across hardware and software. Image: SuperData Research AR and MR revenue will more than double to $3.2 billion this … Read more
There’s been a new development in the long-running litigation over the alleged conspiracy to fix the price of cathode ray tubes (CRT). Earlier this month, Chinese firm Irico and its subsidiary Irico Display Devices requested the California federal court to agree that they be exempt from further proceedings, granted sovereign immunity as they are controlled … Read more
The BBC has called its Ultra HD and HDR live streaming trial “a great success” following broadcasts of all the World Cup matches that the BBC held rights to, plus every Centre Court match from the Wimbledon UK tennis tournament. The broadcaster revealed that 1.6 million viewers watched the content, which was made available through … Read more
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