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VR is going through its own evolution and firms are looking to solve some interesting problems as we move closer to a suspended belief experience and enter the truly virtual world of computer generated reality. An issue is tracking natural movement in 3D space while inside a virtual world of suspended belief, that is mapped … Read more
After buying Pebble in December (Fitbit/Pebble Deal is Confirmed), Fitbit has acquired Vector, a start-up that has its own software platform and is designed to complement smartphones. Features of the Vector watches include always on displays and 30 day battery life (courtesy of its E Ink display). The company said that updates and features would … Read more
Urban Translations has partnered with Samsung to support the use of Samsung’s tablets in the hospitality industry. The firm’s software is intentded to enable guests to order menu items and amenities in any language on Samsung tablets in-room, at restaurants, and other entertainment venues. Urban Translations CEO, Samantha Urban, said “By leveraging Samsung’s Knox platform, … Read more
Matterport announced VR support for Apple’s iPhone. The Matterport VR app is intended to offer an easy-to-use option to publish any Matterport 3D Space in VR and is claimed to be the fastest and least expensive end-to-end system for delivering a VR experience of a real-world place. Matterport has ‘well beyond’ 300,000 3D spaces with … Read more
HTC Vive announced ‘VR For Impact, a $10 million programme to drive VR content and technologies that ‘create experiences that improve awareness, education, and lead to action’ at the WEF in Davos. The campaign is related to UN initiatives and Gabo Arora, Creator of the UN’s VR Initiative and Creative Advisor to the World Food … Read more
Samsung officially unveiled a number of TV-related innovations at CES 2017. We described some of them in a pre-CES article (Samsung QD TVs Could be a Game Changer), but additional details and models were unveiled at CES. We attended their “First Look” event, the company press conference, the show floor booth and a special innovation … Read more
Most of the main pay TV operators in Sub-Saharan Africa lowered their prices during 2016 to ward off competitors. The knock-on effect was that other platforms lowered their fees. Simon Murray, Principal Analyst at Digital TV Research, said: “With a limited number of DTT licences on offer, StarTimes is focusing more on its satellite TV … Read more
Juniper released its forecast for Smartwatches in 2021 and expects a market value of $21.5 billion. North America and Europe will represent more than half the market by that time.
Sony said that the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan is using Sony laser projectors to unlock some of the secrets behind particle physics research in collaboration with CERN. The museum approached Sony Professional to help them demonstrate particle physics in an engaging way to their visitors as there’s a challenge in presenting … Read more
MMD has announced the AOC Agon AG352UCG 35″ 3440 x 1440 (21:9) curved monitor (2000R) and with support for G-Sync. The monitor for gamers has a maximum refresh rate of 100Hz. Brightness is 300 cd/m² and colour support is 100% of sRGB, while native contrast is 2,000:1. Features include support for AOC Shadow Control, which … Read more
AV Stumpfl said that it would show a new UHD player with 60fps of refresh and using H.265. The company will also show an 8K RAW media server. The company has a Wings Engine for Stage Hardware which has four DisplayPorts and DVI. Eyevis said that as well as the TRP DLP-based rear projection cubes … Read more
Urban Translations, a digital menu software provider, today announced a partnership with Samsung Electronics that will transform the hospitality industry. Urban Translations’ software enables guests to easily order menu items and amenities in any language on Samsung tablets in-room, at restaurants, and other entertainment venues.During a time when the industry is seeking new ways to … Read more
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